Colosseum, history and protection of our capital

Travel & Leisure

  • Author Martina Celegato
  • Published January 5, 2011
  • Word count 532

The Coliseum, a monument to former glory has become a symbol of Italy and of his capital back to their former glory thanks to the restoration and renovation that will allow visitors to be able to see complete and exhaustive.

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is the most famous of Roman amphitheatres that were received today, and that is why its protection and conservation have been one of the main reasons that prompted authorities to intervene in the bottom so that not only the structure is kept intact but also because visitors could enjoy themselves.

The Colosseum is in fact one of the most visited monuments in the world that gathers inside as many as 19 thousand tourists a day, especially some who came from all over the world to see others who take advantage of a weekend accommodation in Rome to see him and visit him.

But even those who have an apartment in Rome and maybe he never visited will be affected by this news because now they are also allowed visits at night and the tour inside becomes more complete and impressive. From now on, visitors can explore it from rags to riches since reopened after 40 years on the third ring and you can also visit the underground, that the tunnels where gladiators and animals were the first to enter the arena of combat.A unique opportunity to stay in rome and enjoy themselves during the day and night!

Several structural measures were necessary for the safety and the subsequent reopening of the monument, elected from among the seven wonders of the world, actions that have applied for entry into professional game, many of the archaeological area of Rome and the Superintendency for the archaeological heritage. All skills are essential for the success of the restructuring that has restored the world as a new Coliseum.

For access to the underground will be accessed through the door libitnaria, which was dedicated to Libtnia Roman goddess of funerals, because once that door is carrying out the corpses of the gladiators who lost their lives in battle. Buried by the fifth century these spaces is perfectly preserved in time so they have not suffered the damage that instead the rest of the monument had.With the new lighting system installed underground these also have looked particularly impressive that is sure to be perfect for a romantic weekend in Rome apartments.

As regards the third ring, which is located 33 meters above ground level is the highest part of the building and totally opposed to the visit of the underground you can visit the most airy and open the monument. From here is the wonderful panoramic view stretching from Monte Mario to the EUR. Right here, the place where the people cheering the gladiators in fact you can feel the atmosphere that characterized the Roman era.

A revolution in tourism if you count that now the surface of the monument can be visited covers 70% of its surface.

Soon other monuments that will be subject to restoration, from the Temple of Venus and the House of the Vestal Virgins, the ancient works that deserve to come back to their original splendor and glory.

This article was written by Martina Celegato, with support from holiday flats rome.

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