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The Colosseum, though now a shadow of its former self, remains an architectural marvel and retains a sense of fascination for all, due to its connection with Rome's horrifyingly bloody past.
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Part 1 The Colosseum, though now a shadow of its former self, remains an architectural marvel and retains a sense of fascination for all, due to its connection with Rome's horrifyingly bloody past. More importantly, it was a smart political move to have the Colosseum built on the land that once belonged to Nero's Golden House, a monument to his excesses, which infuriated the Roman public. By building the Colosseum for use as a venue of public entertainment, Vespasian mollified the public. Much detail was given to the form as the amphitheatre was to cater for large crowds. As mentioned in the block book, "[There was a good system of public access...]" (40). It is evident that much thought was given to the design and layout of the Colosseum, without forgetting the class system of seating, with the best seats given to the Emperor and the noblemen. There were provisions for refreshments...
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