The Roman Colosseum ...
The ellipse of this structure measures 188 meters on the greater axis
and 156 meters on the minor axis. The façade is 48.5 meters high,
with 80 arches serving as an entrance to the 5500 spectators it could hold.

The classic colosseum
shot, on its most
adorned side...


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As you can see, the
main city streets of
Rome encircle much
of the structure.


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The subway rumbles
not far away as well.
There are concerns that
the Colosseum is being
slowly damaged by
the vibrations of the
passing subway trains.


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Massive reconstruction
efforts continue, as
evidenced by the scaffolding
clearly visible within.

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The 4th story completes
the roof structure, which
provided supports for the
covers that kept the elements
off of the audience.

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A better feel for the full
eliptical shape of the
structure.

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Flavium Amphitheatre.
with Pope Pius IX's
name most prominantly
displayed.

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