The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is a oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum.
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Built in: 70–80 AD
- Length: 188 m (616 ft)
- Width: 156 m (511 ft)
- Height: 48,5 m (159 ft)
- Viewers: 50,000 - 80,000