Tour Guide: Italy Rome | Page 5

1.-the colosseum

The Colosseum,

also known as

the Flavian

Amphitheatre is a

huge monument

located in the

center of Rome.

Stories of glory battles between gladiators, slaves and prisoners have give an important meaning to this place.

2.-THE ROMAN FORUM

This was the place where the emperor conmemorated their victories, where elections were held and the Senate assembled.

It was the center of activity and politics until the

fall of the Roman

Empire.

It was built in the

7th century bc.

It is located

Between the

Capitol and the

Colosseum

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