Why is it called the colosseum

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The Colosseum is nowadays the main symbol of the city of Rome and it’s one of the most visited sites in the city, counting over 6 million tourists every year. It’s the biggest Roman amphitheater with 188 meters in length and over 50 meters in height. The Flavian Amphitheatre, commonly known as the Colosseum, was built between 72 and 80 AD under the commission of the Flavian Emperors, Vespasian and his son Tito.

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In this article you will be able to find out when the Roman coliseum was built and some curiosities about it.

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The Colosseum is the symbol of Rome and represents the first and largest stable masonry amphitheater in the world.

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