Italy
Colosseum
Welcome to Rome! The Colosseum is a huge ancient arena where thousands of people once watched exciting shows.
Why is it famous?
It is the biggest amphitheater ever built by the ancient Romans.
It shows how clever Roman builders were, thousands of years ago.
How was it built?
Roman workers built it using stone and concrete almost 2,000 years ago.
It took about 8 years, using thousands of workers.
Amazing facts
It could hold about 50,000 cheering spectators.
It has 80 entrances so crowds could get in fast.
Quick facts
- It could hold about 50,000 cheering spectators.
- It has 80 entrances so crowds could get in fast.
- It even had a giant retractable awning for shade.
- It is over 1,900 years old.