I always thought it was about the right size- it has fit my imagination of the structure when I've visited, at least. I was absolutely amazed by it, apart from the fact that it was several stories below street level from some locations. read more
The Colosseum actually is smaller than modern-day stadiums, it must be said. Horse racing tracks, on the other hand, have not changed a bit since ancient times- the Circus Maximus supposedly held three times the size of spectators than the Colosseum. read more