the roman Colosseum is located east of the roman forum. the big stone amphitheater was built in 70 A.D., by emperor Vespasian of flavian dynasty as a gift to the roman people.
After four centuries of active use, the wonderful arena fell into neglect, and up until the 18th century it was used as a source of building materials.
Even though most of the original Colosseum has been destroyed over time, the amphitheater remains a popular tourist site, as well as an iconic symbol of Rome and its long,tumultuous history.