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Why is the Roman Colosseum so important to Rome?

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The Colosseum was the emperor's gift to the Romans. Without doubts it was not only an amphitheatre. It became a symbol of power and majesty of the emperor, Rome and Roman society. The construction began in year 71 CE on commission of the new Roman ruler Vespasian. read more

As Roman ex-pat residents for four years we probably were more fascinated with Ancient Rome than our Italian friends who never went sightseeing to the Colosseum or even the Vatican. read more

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