The Colosseum is colossal. The Roman Forum is ruined. If it is not 2,000 years old....it is not a ruin by Roman standards.
Built of
concrete and stone,
[1] it was largest amphitheatre of the
Roman Empire, and is considered one of the greatest works of
Roman architecture and
engineering. It is the largest amphitheatre in the world.
The Colosseum seated 50,000 spectators,
[6][7] and was used for
gladiatorial contests and
public spectacles such as
mock sea battles,
animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on
Classical mythology.
The
Roman Forum (
Latin:
Forum Romanum,
Italian:
Foro Romano) is a rectangular
forum (
plaza) surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of
Rome. Back then, Rome was comprised of several villages. The Forum served as a central meeting place for banking, trades and social activities.
 |
| Colosseum |
 |
| Interior shot |
 |
| Gates of Rome |
 |
| Interior shot |
 |
| Linda, |
 |
| Painters depiction |
 |
| Forum |
 |
| Forum |
 |
| Forum Wisteria |
Comments
Post a Comment