Rome - The Colosseum

The world’s most famous amphitheatre still manages to take your breath away in an age where 88 storey buildings reach for the skies. Built in AD 72 by the Emperor Vespasian for gory gladiatorial combat and wild animal fights, the 55,000-seater stadium remains a stunning piece of architectural innovation. Even the throngs of visitors and mock-up legionnaires vying for photo opportunities cannot dilute the uneasy stillness that pervades every nook and cranny of the great arena. Walking through the cold shadowy silence of the passages and entrances is a profound experience that resonates with the memories of thousands of violent deaths.

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Rome top highlights and attractions

• Piazza Navona
• The Colosseum
• The Spanish Steps
• The Trevi Fountain
• The Vatican