"Panem
et circenses!" - "Bread and Circuses"
The Roman
Empire has contributed to the architectural image of many modern
states. Of the masterpieces of attractions left militant Rome, one of the most famous is the Colosseum
Flavia. Few of the travellers know that there are about 30 arenas heritage of
Ancient Rome, used for the bloody gladiator fights and other urban public
spectacle.
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Roma Coliseum, Italy |
The Roman Colosseum, Italy
This architectural monument
of the Roman Empire is visited by millions of
travellers each year and is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world.
Flavia Coliseum is located in the center of Italy, Catholic Rome.
Flavian Amphitheater, the
Colosseum, the symbol and witness of the former might of Rome.
The name "Colosseum"
appeared only in the VII century. The first version of the name arena for massive
representations connects it to the size of the ancient amphitheater. Translated
from the Latin, "colosseus" means a huge, colossal. The second one
says that he was so named because of the huge statue of Nero, the emperor
erected at the Coliseum in honor of him. Also known as the Roman Coliseum
Flavian Amphitheatre. In the ancient Roman Empire
arena for mass spectacles exist in every city. And the biggest of which was
built in the capital, Rome.
Dimensions Roman Colosseum striking. Its length is equal to the perimeter of 524
meters. The length of the arena - 85 meters. Wall height - about 50 meters. The
foundation of the building was constructed under the ground at a depth of 13 meters.
The construction of the
Colosseum of Rome took 8 years. Began the construction of the arena in 72 AD
under the emperor Vespasione. In '80 amphitheater was lit by the Emperor Titus.
History is not retained after
the architect of the Roman Coliseum. When its construction was used three
architectural styles: Tuscan rigorous, elegant Ionic and Corinthian rich.
The Roman Colosseum could
hold in ancient times, according to various estimates from 50 to 100 thousand
people!
Amphitheater began to turn
into ruins after an influential government official in the VIII century began
to use stone for the construction of the Colosseum own palace. Only in the
XVIII century, the Roman Colosseum was protected by the Italian authorities as
an architectural monument.
Official site of the Roman
Colosseum in Italy:
http://www.the-colosseum.net/idx-en.htm.
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Coliseum of ancient city Pula, Croatia |
The Colosseum in Pula, Croatia
The ancient city of Pula in Croatia
situated on the island history. Its age is approximately 3000 years old. It was
the site of action of genius, "The Divine Comedy" by Dante. In this
work, he has an old Italian origin the name "Paul". Poole was
included in Yugoslavia
only in the middle of the last century.
Area Coliseum in Croatia is
quite impressive size, about 105 to 133 meters, and has the shape of an ellipse.
Its construction began in the I century AD by Emperor Vespasian. The modern
name of the Colosseum - Arena. In ancient times, the Croatian Colosseum in Pula could seat about 23,000 spectators and is much better
preserved of the famous Roman Coliseum in Italy.
When Emperor Diocletian
Colosseum in Pula
was used as a venue for gladiatorial combat. Here fought slaves, captives, wild
animals.
In order to visit the
Coliseum in Croatia
travelers can take a guided tour. Entrance fee of about $ 3. Also for visitors
Coliseum in Croatia
there is the opportunity to inspect the tunnels where the animals were kept and
stored the wine for the audience.
A distinctive feature of the
Colosseum in Pula
is the fact that it is virtually destroyed by time and very well preserved. With
the change of paganism by Christianity, bloody submission to the Colosseum
stage were banned and he was used as a trading area. The Colosseum in Pula, but now used as a
venue for film festivals. At its present stage act zvuezdy assembled from
around the world.
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Coliseum of Tizdre, Tunisia |
Coliseum in El-Jem, Tunisia
The small town of El Jem in Tunisia
notable tourist attraction: it is one of the most ancient Colosseum. According
to experts, it is much better preserved than its prototype, the Roman Colosseum
in Italy.
The Colosseum in Tisdruse (Tizdre), who is in Tunis (El Jem), also known as Mark Antony
Amphitheatre.
Huge impression on tourists
and artists produces unsurpassed acoustics of the Tunisian Colosseum. His arena
is the venue for contemporary music and theater performances and concerts.
When built the Colosseum of
El Jem nobody knows. Most likely, it was in the period from 238 to 230 BCE, during
the reign of Gordian. The Colosseum could hold an audience of about 30,000. Here
were the gladiators and animals. This can be seen by the stories marked on the
walls of the Coliseum in a mosaic.
Amphitheater also repeatedly
used as the castle rock. Within the walls of the Coliseum in El Jem Berber
princess Caen
fought with the Arab invaders. This has led to strong destruction Coliseum.
It is noteworthy that the
filming of the famous Hollywood movie "Gladiator" is held in the
Coliseum Mark Antony, and not in Rome.
Amphitheater is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
Visit the Colosseum of El Jem
is a sightseeing excursion into the Sahara in Tunisia. Get to it as you can by
yourself, take a taxi or the international bus.
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Coliseum of Nimes, France |
Arles
Amphitheatre of Nîmes, France
The beautiful amphitheater
located in the south of France
in Nimes, at
the foot of the plateau Garrigues. The province has a thousand-year history. Prior
to IV-III Him was inhabited by Celtic tribes and 120 BC, conquered by Rome.
The oldest city in France, Nîmes
is known for its many attractions. Arch of Augustus (Arles
gate), the Museum of Antiquities, the Temple of Diana,
the Corinthian church, the Cathedral of St. Castor.
The first stone amphitheater
in Nimes was
put in I century BC. The construction - in the I century AD.
Amphitheater of Nimes in France
is a powerful structure at the time. On its stands can accommodate about 24,000
spectators!
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Coliseum Leptis Magna, Libya |
Amphitheater of Leptis Magna in Libya
Leptis
Magna amphitheater was built in the rocky quarry to the south-east
of the same name in the Libyan city of Libya
on the Mediterranean Sea. In the stands, Leptis Magna could be
accommodated about 16,000 visitors. The amphitheater is about a kilometer from
the city.
Inscriptions deposited on the
walls of the amphitheater, reveal the history of the construction of the Libyan
amphitheater. They tell that the amphitheater was inaugurated by Governor
Marcus Pompey Silvan. The amphitheater was erected in honor of the Emperor Nero.
Its construction was completed in 56 AD.
One of the inputs into the
arena of the amphitheater of Leptis
Magna was used for animals and gladiators. Area Arena
amphitheater, covered with stone slabs of natural origin, is 57 by 47 meters. In
the amphitheater of Leptis Magna
travelers can discover the pagan symbols: the altar of Nemesis, the goddess
personifying Fate.
Not far from the arena are
halls of Villa Dar Beech Ammer, the walls of which are covered with mosaics
depicting battles in the arena of Leptis
Magna.
The show begins early in the
morning. Stone slabs amphitheater absorbed the blood is not only criminals and
slaves who were killed by wild animals. But the prisoners captured during the
civil war in the city.
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Coliseum of Spain, Tarragona |
Amphitheatre of Tarragona in Spain
Arena for gladiatorial games
were built in Spain in the
II century BC on the Mediterranean Sea. Amphitheater
is shaped as an ellipse. Under the arena and you can nowadays find underground
tunnels where the animals were waiting in line and the people to participate in
the spectacle. Notable for its well-preserved amphitheater Visigoth basilica
dating from the VI century. And the Roman-Greek church of the XII century.
The official website of Spain
attractions in Tarragona:
http://www.museutgn.com.
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Coliseum di Verona, Italy |
Coliseum di Verona, Italy
Amphitheatres, conceding
largest Colosseum were built in other provinces of Italy:
in the field, Preneste, Pompeii, Puteoli, Spoleto,
Verona. In
France, the gladiator fights were held in Nemauze (Lyutentsiya, Paris), Vezunne
(Perigueux). Known for its beauty and antiquity of the magnificent amphitheater
on the Mediterranean coast in Sabrat near the Libyan capital, Tripoli. Very popular among tourists in
Bodrum Amphitheatre, Side, Turkey.
To conduct theater and public
spectacle in the ancient world, were also used:
Arena di Verona, Italy,
Arena Nice, Italy,
Forum in Frejus, France,
Military and civilian
amphitheater in Aquincum, Hungary,
Roman
Theatre di Verona, Italy,
Roman theater in Naples,
And the Odeon Theatre in Pompeii,
Circus of Maxentius in Rome
Theatre in Kherson, Ukraine,
The theater in Kourion, Cyprus,
Theatre at Herculaneum,
Odeon of Herodes Atticus and
the theater of Dionysus in Athens,
Theatre of Epidaurus.
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Theatre Odionis, Grecce |
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Amphitheatre of Side, Turkey |
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Coliseum in Sabrat, Libya |