Definition of
Coliseum
The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), in his dictionary, recognizes two meanings of the term Coliseum. The concept can refer to a space built to host public performances or to covered establishment where sporting events take place.
It is interesting to mention that the etymological root of coliseum is found in the Italian word Colosseum. This is what a famous person is called. amphitheater from the time of Roman empireof which its very well preserved remains still subsist.
- The history of the Colosseum
- a tourist attraction
- The coliseum as an amphitheatre, gymnasium or stadium
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The history of the Colosseum
At first, the Coliseum was known as Flavian Amphitheater (or, in Latin, Amphitheater Flavium). This is because it was erected during the dynasty Flaviabeing inaugurated in the year 80.
Next to this infrastructure a statue was installed in honor of the emperor Nero: he Colossus of Nero, made of bronze and located on top of a pedestal that was covered in marble. He monument, which no longer exists, had a height of about thirty meters. Due to the proximity of this statue, around the 8th century the amphitheater became known as the Coliseum.
During the Roman empirein it Coliseum Different shows took place, such as gladiator fights and the representation of naval battles. Mythological fights were also staged, confrontations between men and wild animals were organized and exhibits executions of criminals.
It is estimated that in Coliseum about 50,000 people could meet. The spectators were located according to social class, being the emperor and the senators who were located in the area closest to the sand.
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a tourist attraction
He Coliseum it was used for the presentation of shows for half a millennium. With the changes in customs, its use was mutating; furthermore, a fireseveral earthquakes and the action of stonecutters attempted against its integrity.
At present, the Coliseum It is the main tourist attraction of the city of Rome. It is part of the World Heritage protected by the Unesco and has been chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
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The coliseum as an amphitheatre, gymnasium or stadium
As a common noun, coliseum can refer to a amphitheater: a semicircular or oval space with staggered rows as stands. The term can also name a gym either stadium intended to host sporting and artistic events.
We can speak, in this framework, of the Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum of Puerto Rico found in San Juan. Opened in 2004has ability for 18,500 spectators and was the scene of shows by artists such as Beyonce, Aerosmith, Sting, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Paul MCCARTNEY, Lady Gaga, metallica and Madonna.
In Limethe capital of Peruthe Amauta Coliseum. In this venue they performed Ricky Martin, soda Stereo and Enrique Iglesiasby example.
Finally, it is interesting to mention that Buenos Aires have a theater called Coliseum. Located in the neighborhood of Withdrawalis characterized by its orchestra pit and for having housed, in 1920the first radio transmission of Argentinawhich was carried out from his terrace (which is why those who carried out said transmission are mentioned as “Crazy Rooftops”).
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