We’ve mentioned plenty of sights you can go and see in Rome, but of course none is better known than the Colosseum. But you should not expect to see a round building though, because the Colosseum itself looks more oval in appearance if you see it from above. As you walk around the outside of the building you will see this is the case.

This structure goes way back to 80 AD, and this was the time it was actually finished rather than the time it started being built. As such it doesn’t take much imagination to think of all the different people who have walked in and around the Colosseum during its lifetime.

The most famous events which took place in the Colosseum were of course the gladiatorial events. Since many gladiators lost their lives during those times, it is quite amazing to think of how many contests were won and lost during those Roman times.

Of course the Colosseum that we can see today is not the same as the structure the Romans of all those years ago would have seen. It is the same building of course but it has undeniably fallen into some degree of ruin in more recent centuries. However this does seem to give the building a certain classic appearance that cannot be denied.

Amazingly enough there is still occasionally the opportunity to see a performance or two in the Colosseum today. While you won’t see any major shows there, the odd performer has held a concert there from time to time. The one downside is that the Colosseum cannot accommodate a large number of people as it once did. Although you can see the Colosseum is ruined from how it once was, you will see that its interior is even worse. This is why the size of any show held inside the Colosseum is so limited.

Whenever you are in Rome, do as the Romans do and visit the Colosseum. You will love every minute of it and there is no doubt that history will be there waiting for you when you arrive.