Colosseum
Did you know that the Colosseum was designed to hold 50,000 spectators and it had approximately 80 entrances so crowds could arrive and leave easily? Now that's pretty clever.
Did you know that the facade of 3 tiers of arches and an attic story is about 48.5 m (158 ft) tall - roughly equivalent to a 12-15 story building?
Did you know it's not in my "must stop" list? I know, I know. It's one of those decisions that must be made. In a short time frame to visit a place, one has to hit the spots. First one must identify the spots. In my case, I had one - Vatican - where I planned to see St. Peter's Basilica and of course where I will meet my high school girl friend. I was very excited to be in Rome because of her. We haven't seen each other in ages. Stay tuned.
I've been to Rome 3 times, Maria, and took the Colosseum tour only once. It was pretty sobering when I thought of it's history. I would not need to see inside again. But the outside is definitely a wonder of the world. I'm glad you got to see it!
ReplyDeleteNice capture of something so...colossal!
ReplyDeleteGreat images...nice info...awesome building !
ReplyDeletei guess you made the right decision to have a quick visit here. you had a little reunion with a high school girl friend, that's sweet!
ReplyDeletewow! where else have you not been to?! please feature machu pichu (hahaha... by demand)
ReplyDeletei hope you'll get to meet her eventually! ^-^
ReplyDeleteboy, am i glad you did have a stop over here.
can;t wait to see the vatican!
wow i love this place. love the architectural design. i have a post card of that and i really love it :)
ReplyDeletereally? it wasn't part of your must stop list? buti nalang nagpunta kayo. gandaaa! :P
ReplyDeleteit was a very complete journey.. enjoying the great colosseum and meet your best friend.. very nice capture from that angle, looks so huge to me..
ReplyDelete@ GINNIE: I wanted to see it inside but the time constraints got me. I am hoping to be able to visit another time.
ReplyDelete@ LUKE: Colossal is the right term.
@SIDNEY: thanks.
@SYEL: I really was more into the reunion than sightseeing to be honest with you.
@DONG: Machu Picchu is my #2 on my list of must see's (first is galapagos island), wishing I can go and see it someday.
@ARABESQUE: that's the good thing about the buses itinerary you get to see as much as you can, hitting all the spots, now it's up to you to stop or not.
ReplyDelete@upto6only: I was pretty thrilled to see it. I only seen it on calendars b4.
@princess dyanie: I know but we had to prioritize Vatican kasi very short in time.
@DEDEN: thanks.
Beautiful pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteYou got wonderful photos of the Colosseum. I haven't been to Rome, but I have been on bus tours that did offer a glimpse of places I wouldn't see otherwise.
ReplyDeleteNice photos here. The write-up is informative too.
ReplyDeleteI hope I can visit this place too in my lifetime...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures. I have visited the one in Tunisia at El Jem and this is a fantastic place too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images! St. Peter's Basilica is so grandiose and unforgettable!
ReplyDeletei am drooling with envy with your pictures in rome! no one has ever been to europe among my family except for my youngest brother who was a former costa atlantica crew.
ReplyDeletei swear i'd like to walk the tour of da vinci code in rome! wish to bring my family there one day..i have to work my ---off to earn, save and hail to europe! venice and paris please....
Do you ever stop travelling? Lucky you. And I thought that boat cruises are only for old people. It looks exciting in your reportage. Great pictures amongst them.
ReplyDeleteamazing how they manage to preserve this over the years. I visted this place 20 years ago and tourists are still flocking daily :)
ReplyDeleteWould like to hear if you also went to the awesome Sistine Chapel. I did, about ten years back and the memories are still fresh in mind. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteNo one dares to miss the Colosseum - as iconic to Rome as the Eiffel is to Paris. And this is as old as Rome itself.
ReplyDeleteYour shots of the exterior are beautiful. I've never been there in person, but hopefully one day I'll see in. I like that they have so many entrances...that is smart since I'm sure it's one of the most popular sights in Rome...But hey, you can't see everything! Can't wait to see shots of the Vatican.
ReplyDeleteim sure some creepy stories can be remembered when one is inside the coloseum. still an important historical structures.
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing and massive structure. Its name befits it.
ReplyDeleteyou seem to had a great time in Rome! nice shots!
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