2. The Amphitheater
The Amphitheater is an elliptical building used for public performances. In classical
antiquity was used for Gladiator Games and venationes ,clashes between gladiators and
animals .The three amphitheatres in the Italy in order of magnitude are the:
1. Colosseum
2. amphitheatre in Capua
3. Arena di Verona
3. 1- COLOSSEUM :
Called by the ancient Romans, "Anphitheatrum Flavlum" (Flavian
Amphitheatre), the Colosseum is the most famous and impressive
monument of ancient Rome, and the biggest amphitheatre in the
world.
The name is definitely tied to the large size of the building but
derives, above all, by the fact that nearby there was a colossal statue
of Nero in bronze.
In 1990, the Coliseum, along with the entire historic center of Rome,
the Vatican in Italy and extraterritorial zones the Basilica of St Paul
outside the walls, has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site,
while in July 2007 has been included among the new seven wonders
of the world.
4. 2- CAPUAN AMPHITHEATER:
The amphitheatre Campano or capuan Amphitheater, is a Roman
amphitheatre in the city of Santa Maria Capua Vetere, second in size
only to the Colosseum, which probably served as a model ,having been,
arguably, the first Amphitheater in the Roman world. It was the site of
the first and widely renowned School of gladiators.Has a place of great
importance in classical and modern culture, and worldwide, in the
collective imagination as the place from which the Gladiator Spartacus
led in 73 BC an uprising that he held for two years under attack Rome in
the years immediately before the first triumvirate.Currently lies within
the municipal area of Santa Maria Capua Vetere, in front of the October
5. THE ARENA OF VERONA:
The Arena of Verona is a Roman Amphitheater located in the historical centre of
Verona, an icon of the city together with the figure of Romeo and Juliet. This is one
of the great buildings that have characterized the Roman amphitheatre, ancient
architecture and play with the best degree of conservation, thanks to systematic
restorations since 600 . In summer hosts the famous opera festival and make you
stop many international singers and musicians
