amphitheater

A Roman public building with tiers of seating surrounding a round or elliptical space used for gladiatorial contests and other public entertainment.

Exterior detail of the Colosseum in bright sunlight with blue sky, crescent moon, and trees. Rome, Italy. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Quick Facts on amphitheater
old-fashioned flower design element

Go Historic ID
406
Getty AAT ID
300007128
Term Type
building/structure category
Parent Terms
open-air theaters
Child Terms
Thingplätze
Related Terms
open-air theaters