Originally called the Flavian Ampitheatre, the Roman Colosseum is one of the most remarkable monuments in the world. The combination of rich history and breathtaking beauty has astounded visitors for almost 2000 years, with no end in sight.
Built in 72 CE by the Emperor Vespasian, the Colosseum was the home to the famed Gladiator wars and countless other spectacles. With a seating capacity of over 50,000, massive crowds of Romans would come to enjoy government sponsored scenes of violence and glory. Part of a still-familiar strategy of Bread and Circuses, the emperors of Rome would fund massive-scale battles, hunts and dramas for the amusement of citizens – the thought being that if the peasants were occupied with theatre and amusements, their thoughts would turn away from poor standards of living and discontent with the ruling class. This even allowed the government to kill two birds with one stone with gladiator fights; the audience forgot their own problems while watching a gruesome battle, and at the same time were presented with a strong argument against opposing the Empire, lest they too should end up in the arena.
After an interlude of disuse, the now partially decayed Colosseum is again host to large crowds of people seeking entertainment. In recent years, musicians of the likes of Ray Charles and Elton John have preformed against the backdrop of the mighty structure. Roman Catholic ceremonies have been held there by Pope Benedict XVI. Thousands of tourists a year pay to enter the monument, and Rome hotels pander to tourists seeking this experience. Recently, an international campaign against capital punishment has centered around the Colosseum. A must see for anyone staying in hotels in Rome, this combination of state financial gain and citizen pride still makes us wonder how far we have really come from the bread and circuses of Ancient Rome.
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is the most famous of Roman amphitheatres that were received today, and that is why its protection and conservation have been one of the main reasons that prompted authorities to intervene in the bottom so that not only the structure is kept intact but also because visitors could enjoy themselves.
The Colosseum is in fact one of the most visited monuments in the world that gathers inside as many as 19 thousand tourists a day, especially some who came from all over the world to see others who take advantage of a weekend accommodation in Rome to see him and visit him.
But even those who have an apartment in Rome and maybe he never visited will be affected by this news because now they are also allowed visits at night and the tour inside becomes more complete and impressive. From now on, visitors can explore it from rags to riches since reopened after 40 years on the third ring and you can also visit the underground, that the tunnels where gladiators and animals were the first to enter the arena of combat.A unique opportunity to stay in rome and enjoy themselves during the day and night!
Several structural measures were necessary for the safety and the subsequent reopening of the monument, elected from among the seven wonders of the world, actions that have applied for entry into professional game, many of the archaeological area of Rome and the Superintendency for the archaeological heritage. All skills are essential for the success of the restructuring that has restored the world as a new Coliseum.
For access to the underground will be accessed through the door libitnaria, which was dedicated to Libtnia Roman goddess of funerals, because once that door is carrying out the corpses of the gladiators who lost their lives in battle. Buried by the fifth century these spaces is perfectly preserved in time so they have not suffered the damage that instead the rest of the monument had.With the new lighting system installed underground these also have looked particularly impressive that is sure to be perfect for a romantic weekend in Rome apartments.
As regards the third ring, which is located 33 meters above ground level is the highest part of the building and totally opposed to the visit of the underground you can visit the most airy and open the monument. From here is the wonderful panoramic view stretching from Monte Mario to the EUR. Right here, the place where the people cheering the gladiators in fact you can feel the atmosphere that characterized the Roman era.
A revolution in tourism if you count that now the surface of the monument can be visited covers 70% of its surface.
Soon other monuments that will be subject to restoration, from the Temple of Venus and the House of the Vestal Virgins, the ancient works that deserve to come back to their original splendor and glory.
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