Inside the Roman Colosseum by shutterbugs

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jun 30, 2008

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This needs no introduction. Standing here, one can almost see the crowds going wild and imagine the spectacle of gladiators fighting. What used to be a marble structure is now reduced to brick because all of the marble stones were taken from the Colosseum to construct other buildings in Rome, like St. Peter's basilica. What this picture illustrates is the problem with visiting the ancient sites in Rome (or most ancient sites throughout the world as recently proclaimed by Rick Steves on National Public Radio): too much is left to the imagination. Only minimal ruins--often in far more deteriorated condition than the Colosseum--are what awaits the unsuspecting tourist. It is hard to grasp the grandeur of this city based on such measly remains. The one big exception would be the Pantheon (click on the picture below to take a look). In any case, I strongly advise getting one of those overlay books (i.e. "that-was-then, here's-what-it-looks-like-today" editions). With those in hand, sightseeing is far more satisfying.

Comments (19)

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flora-crassella

11:57AM | Mon, 30 June 2008

...super-Aufnahme! Wenn man bedenkt, wann das erbaut wurde und in den Gängen die Löwen und die Gladiatoren "herumschlichen" - imposant!

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SapUS59

12:30PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

a superb panorama of this fantastic place !!

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Meowgli

12:34PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

woow cool perspective here

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Doriutz

12:38PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Beautiful :)

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Meisiekind

12:54PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Wow - A definite "must visit" on my ever increasing list!! Stunning panorama capture!! :)

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Garlor

12:59PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

terrific Being There type of pic, makes me want to visit

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CavalierLady

1:32PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Spectacular!!! Wonderful pov giving great depth and feel for how large this place is!

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durleybeachbum

3:29PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Superb!

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mark.spooner

3:34PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

An excellent capture.

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babuci

5:42PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Very entertaining series. I am not like will go and see these so realy glad you share your travel experience with us.

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RobyHermida

6:53PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Wonderful image!!.Excellent work!!! ROBY

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kimariehere

7:38PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

wonderful view of this historical place i have always wished to see!!! beautifully captured !!! love this series your doing btw!

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LBAMagic

9:52PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Wow! You got inside the Colosseum! I was there at 10am and the line stretch half way around it! Excellent panoramic photo.

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micturn

12:26AM | Tue, 01 July 2008

One place I would love to go..thanks for posting.

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junge1

2:15AM | Tue, 01 July 2008

A wonderful complete view of the colosseum.I used to think that time had deteriorated these magnificent structures until I found out what you stated above. The marble was taken down to construct Christian churches and buildings. The same happened in Seville where a mosque was taken down to built the cathedral!!!

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