Colosseum
Recently, Indian Prime Minster visited the Colosseum during his Italy visit.
- Located in central Rome, it is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built and the largest standing amphitheatre in the world.
- Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, named after the Flavian dynasty that built it under emperors Vespasian and Titus between 70–80 AD.
- Name “Colosseum” likely derived from Colossus of Nero, a gigantic bronze statue that once stood nearby.
- It was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.
- Listed among the New Seven Wonders of the World (2007) for its engineering brilliance and historical ....
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