Colosseum

The Colosseum was a historical gladiator arena and one of the most recognizable Roman ruins. The 50,000-seat amphitheater, which was unveiled in 80 ADS, hosted a variety of events. These featured bloodthirsty gladiator competitions where participants would fight to the death and animal battles. Even by today's standards, the Colosseum's architecture is remarkable. The three tiers of archways that make up the outside walls are topped with Ionic, Doric, and Corinthian columns. They were adorned with travertine and marble sculptures during their heyday. A large canopy that protected spectators from the weather previously supported the upper level. Today, you have the option of seeing the Colosseum alone or along with the surrounding Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.

In the early medieval period, the structure stopped being utilized for entertainment. Later, it was utilized again for things like homes, workshops, religious order apartments, a castle, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. The Colosseum, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, is still a recognizable image of Imperial Rome despite being significantly damaged by earthquakes and stone thieves stealing spolia. One of Rome's top tourist destinations, it also has connections to the Roman Catholic Church since every Good Friday, the Pope leads a procession known as the "Way of the Cross" that starts near the Colosseum. The five-cent euro coin for Italy has a picture of the Colosseum.

Location: Regio III Isis et Serapis, Rome, Italy