Symbols+of+Italy

 The Colosseum! History of the colosseum: During Emperor Vespasian’s rule he tore down much of the previous emperor’s Golden House, turning into public parkland and it was soon decided that the area was going to be constructed into an amphitheatre. In ancient times it was called the Flavian Amphitheatre but is now known as the Colosseum, one of the most well known ancient sites in the world.

The Colosseum’s use: Ancient times: - During ancient times the Colosseum was used for entertainment. It was a place where up to 60 000 spectators such as citizens, senators or even the emperor could sit and be entertained by things such as the gladiator games and people combating animals such as lions in fight. Today: - Now the Colosseum is used as a major tourist attraction in Rome where thousands of people come to see the interior arena. The Colosseum has also been used for Roman-catholic ceremonies in the 20th and 21st centuries. For example, Pope Benedict XVI leads the Stations of the Cross also known as the Scriptural way of the Cross at the Colosseum on Good Fridays. Another one of the Colosseums uses is being one of the Ancient Wonders of the World.

Why I chose this symbol: I chose the Colosseum as a symbol of Italy because it is a very well known site, It has a lot of history and significance behind it and it is one of the first things I think of when I think of symbols of Italy.

What it means to me: For me the Colosseum is a feet of technology and architecture and has a very important part in Italy’s history, it helps me to define the culture of ancient Italy and it gives me a better insight into ancient and present Italy.

The significance of the Colosseum: Ancient: - In ancient times the significance of the Colosseum being built was for Emperor Vespasian to show the public he cared for them unlike the previous one. The significance to the people was to be able to gather and spectate and be entertained by the things taking place in the arena. Today: - Today the significance of the Colosseum is to see to the past and how they built this goliath of an arena, to see into the ancient history of italy and becoming an ancient wonder of the world.

 The Colosseum.

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