The Colosseum or Coliseum also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an ovalamphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. It is the most famous and one of the most spectacular buildings of the ancient world. The Colosseum is simbol of Rome and Italy.
Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72, and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name (Flavius).