
The majority of the
many functions it served were for purely for entertainment purposes. These functions included gladiator battles (which were sometimes staged), ceremonial slaughtering of animals, and executions (which were usually performed in way that pleased the crowd).

The once-great Coliseum, which was host to horrifically brutal deaths, is now a mere tourist attraction. Free admittance to the upper levels is offered to people over the age of 65 or under the age of 18. Sadly, spectators of this ancient arena of murder and martyrdom will not behold the full glory of its prime years. In 217 AD a fire (that allegedly started as a result of lightning) burned down most of the wooden structures within the Coliseum (including the center stage). Another fire, that ravaged much of Rome, also partially destroyed the Coliseum in 64 AD. Numerous Earthquakes have sent this rickety stone structure into a further state of dilapidation th
roughout the years (including a particularly large one in 1349).
In our opinion, not seeing the Coliseum would make your trip to Rome entirely devoid of meaning. As a symbol of ancient Roman culture and probably the most reputable monument left behind by the Romans, the Coliseum stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the Romans as well as their architectural prowess.
Works Cited
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vespasian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coloseum
http://www.legionxxiv.org/colosseum/

In our opinion, not seeing the Coliseum would make your trip to Rome entirely devoid of meaning. As a symbol of ancient Roman culture and probably the most reputable monument left behind by the Romans, the Coliseum stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the Romans as well as their architectural prowess.
Works Cited
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vespasian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coloseum
http://www.legionxxiv.org/colosseum/
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