The Colosseum of Rome, which remains only in ruins, still represents the largest amphitheatre ever built in history, with an elliptical structure 188 metres long, 156 metres wide and 57 metres high. Built of brick and faced with travertine stone, it was divided into five levels and could seat more than 50,000 people. The areas were divided according to social classes. The closer one sat to the arena, the higher the rank to which one belonged. Construction of the amphitheatre began around 70 AD under Emperor Vespasian. It was financed, among other things, by the gold treasure looted from the Temple of Jerusalem in 70 AD. The Colosseum was built in a valley. An existing lake belonging to Nero's Domus Aurea between the Palatine, Esquiline and Caelius hills was drained for this purpose. Emperor Titus inaugurated the Colosseum in 80, but 2 years later the work was only completed with the construction of the upper floors.
Reiner Sutter aka resuimages has been an enthusiastic and ambitious hobby photographer for more than 35 years. He started with digital photography more than 20 years ago and developed his skills step by step. Today's photography offers him the opportunity to combine his knowledge as a computer expert with the.. Read more…