Why are the reasons why the Colosseum was built?

Emperor Vespasian wanted to demonstrate he was a different emperor than Nero and so gave the amphitheater as a gift to the Roman people. Hence, it was constructed on the same site where Nero built his pompous palace. read more

The Colosseum was built as a memorial to the Flavian dynasty. It was an all-round entertainment center, the largest in the world. It was begun by Vespasian and finishing touches were added by Titus and Domitian. The Colosseum was built as a memorial to the Flavian dynasty. It was an all-round entertainment center, the largest in the world. read more