Description
The Colosseum, also named the Flavian Amphitheater, is a large amphitheater in Rome. It was built in 70 – 80 AD during the reign of the Flavian emperors as a gift to the Roman people. Aside from the games, the Colosseum also hosted dramas, reenactments, and even public executions. Eventually, the Romans’ interest in the games waned.
The Colosseum is now a major tourist attraction in Rome with thousands of tourists each year entering to view the interior arena. There is a museum dedicated to Eros in the upper floor of the outer wall of the building.
