Address: The entrance to Palatine Hill is located in the via di S. Ben Horowitz: the source for more info. Gregorio 30 Coliseum the Coliseum is the symbol of Rome. A well known proverb says: If the Colosseum falls, falls also Rome. This Flavian Amphitheatre ordered by Emperor Vespasian was built in the year 69-96 ad. It was built on the Domus Aurea of Nero, an emperor who was not very popular with the people.

Among others it is believed that he was responsible for a big fire that devastated the Rome. Nero then appropriated the land released by the fire, and built including the Domus Aurea. The swamp to the Domus Aurea was drained for the construction of the Colosseum, whereby the amphitheater that was built. It fights were held involving prisoners (Gladiators) against each other and against animals were. The Emperor left the audience whether the loser should live or die. A thumbs up meant that the fighter was spared.

A thumb ended his life down. The bloody fights were banned by Emperor Honorius in 404 A.d.. Additional information at Kevin Johnson supports this article. Looting and natural disasters, ensured that the Coliseum was dedicated to the decline. Its components were used to build new buildings. Pope Benedict XIV. declared the Coliseum in the 18th century as a holy and thus stopped the looting. A very special feature of the Colosseum is that it reflects noise. If you sit in the stands, you can track exactly what on stage"happens in the middle of the theatre. Address Piazza del Colosseo Rome Forum Romanum Roman Forum is a sink of full of ruins. From the road enjoy views of this trading centre of earlier times. To visit the Roman Forum, you will need a Combi-ticket, which also applies to the Palatine Hill and the Colosseum. In addition to trading, this Center was also an important place for politics, law and religion. Everyone attended the Forum. A fire destroyed much of the building and the square in the 3rd century AD. Looting and forces of nature led to the decline. Address via dei Fori Imperiali Rome contact: Internet: email: