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View along the Via dei Fori Imperiali in southeastern direction. This largest of all ancient Roman amphitheatres was built in the late 1st Century. It served as the venue for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, with a capacity comparable to a large modern football stadium.

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on Tuesday 4 October 2011 by Martin Mergili
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