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  1. Colosseum - Wikipedia

    The Colosseum (/ ˌkɒ.lə.ˈsiː.əm / KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo], ultimately from Ancient Greek word "kolossos" meaning a large statue or giant) is an elliptical amphitheatre in …

  2. Colosseum | Rome, Definition, Characteristics, History, & Facts ...

    Dec 16, 2025 · What is the Colosseum? The Colosseum is an amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors of the Roman Empire. It is also called the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is an …

  3. Visit The Colosseum in 2026 - Tickets, Location & Tips

    Below you’ll find useful information to plan your visit, such as opening hours, transport to the Colosseum, information about security and accessibility, and more. The Colosseum and …

  4. Colosseum - Dates, Facts & Location | HISTORY

    Nov 9, 2009 · Located just east of the Roman Forum, the massive stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum was commissioned around A.D. 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian …

  5. Coliseum History - Los Angeles Coliseum

    Located in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, the Coliseum is a 77,500-capacity stadium, over a century old, overflowing with unequaled legacy and future …

  6. The Colosseum: Complete Visitor Guide & What to See 2026 - Rome

    Take in the classic Colosseum view from the stands, overlooking the arena where gladiators once battled. Explore the underground tunnels where animals and fighters once waited before …

  7. The Colosseum in Rome – Visitor Guide, Tickets, Opening Hours

    The Colosseum or Coliseum (Latin: Colossus – “huge,” Italian: Colosseo), also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium), is perhaps the grandest construction in …

  8. Colosseum - World History Encyclopedia

    May 29, 2018 · The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE by the Flavian Roman emperors of Vespasian (69 to 79 CE), Titus (79 to 81 CE) …

  9. Colosseum — Google Arts & Culture

    The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the...

  10. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum - Wikipedia

    The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (also known as the Los Angeles Coliseum or L.A. Coliseum) is a multi-purpose stadium in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, …