COLOSSEUM,ROME

One of the largest amphitheatres in the world.It was built by the Emperor Vespassian,its construction started between 70 and 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD under Titus.The buliding was 615 x 510ft.Originally capable of seatingaround 50,000 spectators,it remained in use for nearly 500years with the last recorded games being held there as late as the 6th century – well after the traditional date of the fall of Rome in 476.