Colosseum
Construction of Colosseum began under Emperor Vespasian and was completed under supervisionm of his son Titus in 80 AD. It was built on the site of an artificial lake created by Nero in this valley between Rome's many hills, in front of his Domus Aurea palace. It was the largest ever built structure in the Roman Empire. Its considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture of old times.
The Colosseum was Capable of seating 50,000 spectators used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era.
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