The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in Rome, Italy.
It is the world’s largest amphitheatre.
It is also named the Flavian Amphitheatre because it was built during the reign of Flevian emperors.
It is around 1900 years old.
It is 189 metres long, 156 metres wide, and 50 metres tall.
There are a total of eighty entrances to the amphitheatre: seventy-six for the patrons, two for the participants, and two only for the emperor to use.
It is made of travertine, marble, and stone.
The Colosseum has a maximum capacity of 50,000 spectators.
It was used in ancient times by the then-emperor to host games, dramas, and even public executions.
It is one of Rome’s most important attractions, with over a million tourists visiting each year.