arenas

  • Colosseum Rome, Italy 70-80 CE

    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.

  • Roman Arena of Verona Verona, Italy c. 20-30 CE

    The third-largest Roman amphitheater in the world after those in Rome and Capua, this ancient arena dominates the town square of Verona and hosts a famous opera festival each summer.

  • Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules Lyon, France

    Constructed around 20 BCE, this Roman amphitheater witnessed the martyrdom of St. Blandine and other early Christians.