Roma in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Il Colosseo 72-80 D.C.
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The Colosseum 72-80 A.D.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 4, 2025
1. Il Colosseo 72-80 D.C. / The Colosseum 72-80 A.D. Marker
The amphiteater was built by the Flavian emperors in the middle of the valley where once was the Stagnum Neronis, the artificial squared lake in the House of Nero. It was used for gladiatorial combats, animal huntings and fights. This four storeyed building was more than 170 ft high, and more than 590 ft long. The stage called harena covered the underground levels where service rooms were; all around it were tiers for spectators arranged according to their social status.
Erected by The Archaeological Park of the Colosseum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Sports • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 72 CE.
Location. 41° 53.4′ N, 12° 29.581′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittΰ metropolitana
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: L'Amphitheatrum Flavium / The Flavian Amphitheater (a few steps from this marker); Lo Sperone Stern / The Stern Spur (within shouting distance of this marker); Come Si Entrava Al Colosseo / How People Entered the Colosseum (within shouting distance of this marker); I Cippi Perimetrali / The Perimeter Cippi (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); L'ingresso Imperiale / The Imperial Entrance (about 90 meters away); I "Buchi" del Colosseo / The "Holes" of the Colosseum (about 120 meters away); Anfiteatro Flavio/The Flavian Amphitheatre (about 150 meters away); Monti (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roma.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 4, 2025
2. Il Colosseo 72-80 D.C. / The Colosseum 72-80 A.D. Marker
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 4, 2025
3. The Colosseum
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 4, 2025
4. The Colosseum
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 16, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
