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Colosseum history and information: Rome tourist guide

The  Colosseum  or Flavian  Amphitheatre  is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE under the  Roman  emperors of the Flavian dynasty:  Vespasian  (69-79 CE),  Titus  (79-81 CE) and  Domitian  (81-96 CE). The arena was used to host spectacular public entertainment events such as  gladiator  fights, wild animal hunts and public executions from 80 CE to 404 CE. PURPOSE & DIMENSIONS The construction of the Colosseum was begun in 72 CE in the reign of Vespasian on the site that was once the lake and gardens of  Emperor  Nero ’s Golden House. This was drained and as a precaution against potential earthquake damage concrete foundations six metres deep were put down. The building was part of a wider construction programme begun by Emperor Vespasian in order to restore  Rome  to its former glory prior to the turmoil of the recent civil  war . As Vespasian claimed on his coins ...

Rome travel guide, all about Rome

Well before travelling to Rome it is quite important to know about the Rome. Its history, its geography and its political importance. So that you may enjoy your trip to Rome in a amusing manner. Rome has all those attractions which allures the tourists to visit this caput mundi time and again. Rome is the center catholic church and it is enjoying the status of capital of the Italian government since 1870. Well as far as the historical importance of the Rome is concerned, it was having greater importance in ancient time. Once almost all of the continents were under the control of the government in Rome. Usually, for world tour , tourist also include Rome in their list of the places to visit. But for all of them we have a tip for travelling, Rome is just not a place to be visited for a whole  a day indeed to visit Rome a lot of time is required. You need to visit whole of the center. Indeed whole of the fascination of Rome is gathered in city center of Rome. Well, City...