The Colosseum is a symbol of the glory of the Eternal City - its size exceeds everything ever built in Rome amphitheatres. Work on its construction began with the first years of the reign of Vespasian, and 80 year Titus gave the instruction for the Grand opening of the amphitheater. Alexander Severus and Decius was restored after fires respectively 217 and 250 years. The last alterations were undertaken by Theodoric, and after the VI century the building was forgotten. Frequent earthquakes caused irreparable destruction, and the fragments of the building over time been used as a building material for new structures.

The distribution of seats in the stands was carried out in strict accordance with the social identity of citizens. Accordingly, the lower the position, the higher the place was located. The rows closer to the scene, was intended for senators. The internal passages of pozwoli a huge crowd of spectators to move freely and occupy vacant seats. Regarding the number of viewers that could accommodate the Colosseum, there is a controversial opinion, but an approximate figure of 50 thousand places.

Initially, the center of the arena was covered with boards which can be removed if required by the conduct of the play. During the brutal persecution, to protect spectators from wild animals, build a special stage with a grate, the top of which protruded tusks of elephants, and along the entire length of her were located rotating cylinders so that the animals could not sink my claws into the net. In the basement of the arena was located repository of all that was necessary for circuses: the cells of animals, scenery, warehouses of weapons for gladiators, machines, etc.