The Colosseum - a symbol of the glory of the Eternal City - is superior to all its dimensions ever built in Rome amphitheater. Work on its construction began in the first years of the reign of Vespasian and Titus in 80 ordered for the inauguration of the amphitheater. Alexander Severus and his Decius was restored after the fires, respectively 217 and 250 years. The last alterations were made Theodoric, and after the VI century building has been forgotten. Frequent earthquakes caused irreparable destruction, and fragments of the building over time, began to be used as construction material for new constructions.

The distribution of seats in the stands was carried out in strict accordance with social class citizens. Accordingly, the lower the position is, the higher was located place. The rows closer to the stage, intended for the Senators. Internal passages pozvoyali huge crowd of spectators move freely and take up vacant seats. With regard to the number of viewers, which could accommodate the Colosseum, there are conflicting opinions, but an approximate figure of 50 thousand seats.

Initially the center of the arena was covered with boards, which can be removed if required to conduct the performance. During the brutal persecution to shield spectators from predators, a special stage erected with the lattice, which is sticking out the top of the tusks of elephants, and the entire length of its rotating cylinders were located to the beasts could not grab claws into the net. In the basement under the arena was located repository of all that was necessary for the spectacles: the cells of animals, decorations, arms depots for gladiators, machines and other.