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The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater is an elliptical amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone, it was the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire, and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. It is the largest amphitheater in the world.
Monument under moonlight
That the Colosseum is one of the greatest architectural marvel built by the Romans is not an unknown fact. How truly massive it is, is evident from the size of that couple standing in front of it which clearly gives a scale of its size.
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The Colosseum is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. It was built during the Roman Empire and its original Latin name was Amphitheatrum Flavium. The name Colosseum has long been believed to be derived from a colossal statue of Nero nearby, which does not exist nowadays.
El Coliseo es un anfiteatro de la época del Imperio romano, construido en el siglo I d. C. y ubicado en el centro de la ciudad de Roma. Originalmente era denominado Anfiteatro Flavio (Amphitheatrum Flavium), en honor a la Dinastía Flavia de emperadores que lo construyó, y pasó a llamarse Colosseum por una gran estatua que había cerca, el Coloso de Nerón.
Picture taken and printed last year on a trip to Rome.
Not much colour in the print, think this is due to the lack of contrast in the neg, so less exposure was required on the paper to increase contrast which results in less colour....
Taken on the Rolleiflex, TMax 400, xtol. Foma 131 paper, Moersch easy lith and Omega
I took this photo of the famed Colosseum while we were walking around and getting acquainted with the city. I chose this photo for a couple of reasons. One is that the vast crowds are hidden although you can see some figures in a couple of the arches. Two is that this is the south side of the structure and is less well preserved and intact than the north side. On the left a new structure is being constructed that will illustrate the original height and design of the outer wall. Earthquakes have been damaging as has been the taking of materials to reuse in other projects. The outer wall is no longer here and on the left the cross section of the outer walls are shown. The pock marks indicate original construction. The reconstructed parts are the areas not pock marked and they look smooth and different in appearance. The pock marks originally held iron straps used to provide stability. Over the years the straps have been taken for their iron content. It was 160 feet (49 meters) and about 1/3 of a mile (almost 540 meters) around. At the top there were vertical wooden timbers used to hang a removable canopy that shaded the audience. Construction began in 72 CE or AD by the Vespasian, his son Titus inaugurated it, and another son Domitian finished it. All were Emperors. A lake was drained at this site and concrete (invented by the Romans) foundations 40 feet (12 meters) were dug. The white travertine stone was from Tivoli about 20 km away. Wooden scaffolding in the shape of an arch were used to create the stone arches and after insertion of the keystone were removed. No mortar was used. There is much more that could be said about this amazing building.
The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. (Wikipedia)
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Rome's most well-known attraction is also its bloodiest. During the 400 years the Colosseum was used as an active arena, over 400,000 people died, and over 1 million animals saw their bloody demise on the grounds of the ancient arena.
Although substantially ruined because of earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is still an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is listed as one of the New7Wonders of the World.
Another view of The Colosseum from the north side showing the four levels. The triangular extension on the left is intended to stabilize the old structure.
Unlike Roman theatres that were built into hillsides, the Colosseum is an entirely free-standing structure. It derives its basic exterior and interior architecture from that of two theatres back to back. It is elliptical in plan and is 189 meters (615 ft / 640 Roman feet) long, and 156 meters (510 ft / 528 Roman feet) wide, with a base area of 24,000 square metres (6 acres). The height of the outer wall is 48 meters (157 ft / 165 Roman feet). The perimeter originally measured 545 meters (1,788 ft / 1,835 Roman feet). The central arena is an oval 87 m (287 ft) long and 55 m (180 ft) wide, surrounded by a wall 5 m (15 ft) high, above which rose tiers of seating.
The outer wall is estimated to have required over 100,000 cubic metres (3.5 million cubic feet) of travertine stone which were set without mortar; they were held together by 300 tons of iron clamps. However, it has suffered extensive damage over the centuries, with large segments having collapsed following earthquakes. The north side of the perimeter wall is still standing; the distinctive triangular brick wedges at each end are modern additions, having been constructed in the early 19th century to shore up the wall. The remainder of the present-day exterior of the Colosseum is in fact the original interior wall.
Superposed order of the Colosseum
The surviving part of the outer wall's monumental façade comprises three superposed storeys surmounted by a podium on which stands a tall attic, both of which are pierced by windows interspersed at regular intervals. The arcades are framed by half-columns of the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders, while the attic is decorated with Corinthian pilasters. Each of the arches in the second- and third-floor arcades framed statues, probably honoring divinities and other figures from Classical mythology. [Wikipedia]
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The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium; Italian: Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72, and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name (Flavius).
The Colosseum or Coliseum also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. (2/22/2019)
The Colosseum or Roman Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96). The name "Amphitheatrum Flavium" derives from both Vespasian's and Titus's family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia).
Another panorama view inside the 'Colosseo'. The stadium is elliptical.
Officially named the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum was built in the 1st Century AD and was the largest arena ever built in the Roman Empire. It could hold between 50,000 to 80,000 spectators during its history of use. Public spectacles, including gladiatorial 'games', were held here.
The arena was built as a freestanding structure; prior Roman amphitheatres involved digging into hillsides which provided support.
The floor of the arena, sand over a wooden floor, has long since collapsed. What is visible today are the walls dividing the underground (hypogeum). Part of the flooring at the east end has been reconstructed. The seats and most of the flooring in the viewing stands have collapsed, but one small section (on the right of the image) has also been reconstructed.
This is still an archaeological site and also one of the most recognized monuments in the world. After a period when restoration work focused on the exterior, restoration work in recent years has focused on the interior and arena's underground/hypogeum.
Rome; July, 2019
(Panorama Stitched from 2 Images
captured with a Sony RX100VA)
The Colosseum or Roman Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.
Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96).
Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It has been estimated that about 500,000 people and over a million wild animals died in the Colosseum games.