COLOSSEUM & ITS PERMANENCE

The Colosseum, an oval construction measuring 188 meters long, 156 meters wide, and 57 meters high, became the largest Roman amphitheater. Built of brick and coated with travertine, it has five stories and can accommodate more than 50,000 people. Its boundaries were set according to social class; the higher the rank to which a person belonged, the closer they were to the arena. The Coliseum underwent settlement and renovation work in the nineteenth century, and despite suffering damage from attacks during Globe War I, this imposing and beautiful structure has endured time and war to become a cultural landmark for the city and the rest of the world. The Colosseum has experienced lootings, earthquakes, and even bombings during World War Two since the sixth century. The Colosseum, displaying a strong sense of survival, served for many years as a warehouse, church, cemetery, and even a castle for nobles. #createwithtrip #europeanarchitecture #romeitaly #citytravel #ancientcity #europe #CultureWalk