It is a marvelous architectural complex that doesn't find examples in Roman art. Its real name is the Flavian Amphitheater, it was built in 72 A.D. by an unknown architect. The Colosseum rises among the Palatine hill, the Celian Hill, and the Oppian Hill. Its construction was begun by Emperor Vespasian and was completed by his son, Titus, in 80 A.D. The Colosseum consist of four floors, the first three of which have 80 holes shaped like arches, while the fourth is taller than the others and is characterized by a more compact building mass with windows. The staircases had a capacity of 50,000 people in the amphitheater for gladiatorial shows, consisting of fights between men and beasts. The ticket to v
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