Colosseum Rome, Italy

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.

Quick Facts

Address: Piazza del Colosseo 1, Rome, Italy 00184
Coordinates: 41.8901690° N, 12.4922690° E map · aerial
Date(s): 70-80 CE

Article Info

Page Title: Colosseum
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024