Situated on the eastern side of the Roman Forum, the enormous stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum was built around 70 to 72 AD by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to theRomanpeople. In 80 AD, Vespasian’s son Titus officially opened the Colosseum – or...
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The Main Rome Facts 1. Rome was founded in 753 BC by Romulus The exact date of the foundation of Rome is not accurate. Here’s the generally accepted story: Remus and Romulus were abandoned by their parents, and rescued by a female wolf. The she-wolf suckled the two boys until they ...
Originally built nearly 2,000 years ago, the Colosseum has become one of the most recognizable of all Roman landmarks and is often seen as synonymous with the empire. While the huge structure was best known for housing gladiatorial combat, that wasn’t all that happened within its walls. Pe...
Check out the top 20 interesting facts about Rome and learn about the moneymaker fountain, the previous name of the Colosseum and the special cat rights in the Eternal City.
Surprisingly, turtles were present on the earth planet even before dinosaurs came into being. Hope, this information must have brought light to many interesting facts about reptiles. So, the next time, you spot a snake, think twice before attacking it for it could just be one of the many ...
Cat near Colosseum, Rome One of the cutest facts about Rome that may surprise you is that it’s a city full of cats: you can find them anywhere and everywhere climbing, sleeping and just being cats. Also, there is a reason for that; there is a strict law that protects them and their...
Visit: tours-italy.com for more information on Avventure Bellissime’s tours of Ancient Rome, including the Colosseum. The Trevi Fountain Rome’s Trevi Fountain is the largest in the city. Legend has it that if you toss a coin into the fountain you are assured a return to Rome. As a re...
There are obvious options, such as the Colosseum in Rome, and then less obvious inclusions, such as Mount Etna or Alberobello’s Trulli. From the historic center of Florence to Venice and its lagoon, you could spend an entire summer in search of its historic sites. See them all here. ...
One of the interesting facts about the Colosseum Rome is that humans weren’t the only living beings that suffered at the Colosseum, though. At least a million wild animals were sacrificed at this location or killed in some form of combat spectacle. It has been a very long time since any...