Tuesday, 23 April 2013

The Colosseum


The Colosseum is a building of epic proportions that needs no introduction. Known around the world whether it be for it's grand size, it's historic legacy or from Hollywood movies featuring the famed gladiators; there are few in the developed world who have not heard about this truly impressive building. Just turning a street corner and seeing this behemoth structure in the distance for the first time is enough to fill any heart with excitement. Gawking at it's sheer size while making a 360 degree lap of the structure from the outside both at day and night keeps cameras busy, as every angle and view just gets better and better.

Once inside however is when a first time visitor gets a true feeling for the size and importance of the nearly 2000 year old structure. Being on the stage at the center looking up at the stands built to fit 50,000 people is enough to make anyone feel miniscule. Imaging the seats full of fans cheering for the spectacles below whether it be gladiators, re-enactments, public executions, game hunts, or other forms of entertainment, this building is enough to invoke curiosity into the minds of anyone lucky enough to experience the magnificence that is the Colosseum.  



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