# Colosseum

Rome, Italy

The largest amphitheatre ever built in the ancient world, raised by the Flavian emperors between 72 and 80 and able to hold tens of thousands of spectators. Its stacked arcades and exposed underground passages remain the enduring symbol of imperial Rome.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Colosseum, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 41.89021, 12.49223

[City page](/cities/rome)

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