Colosseum Rome, Italy

Colosseum
A white Fiat speeds by the ancient Roman Colosseum at dusk. Rome, Italy. Holly Hayes all photos →

Built in 80 CE to host gladiatorial combats and other entertainment, the Colosseum was the largest amphitheatre in the Roman world. Although much damaged and plundered over the centuries, it remains an imposing presence in the heart of Rome.

Location map of the Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of the Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Click to enlarge.