A breathtaking aerial tour of the Roman Colosseum. Click on any of thirteen images on the right side for different vantage points.

Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area. Archived.

Take a virtual field trip to the Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheater ever...

This site is an archive of 20 photographs taken of the Colosseum of Rome. Both exterior and interior photos.

Take a tour of Virtual Rome. See virtual panoramas such as the Roman Colosseum, St. Peter and the Vatican, the Roman Forum and the Aventine.

This is a picture album of sites in Rome. Each site name listed links to a picture with a brief description.

This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.

Gives a detailed history on the origins, building and use of the Colosseum in Rome. Also has information on the architecture, games etc., a very complete explanation.

Roman Colosseum

A great site for a look at how Rome once looked, and also pictures of the ruins as they stand today. Two short films can also be accessed.

The Leo Masuda Architectonic Research pages offer a history of Roman architecture. Click on the pictures for lists of information on each example.

Rome Tourism presents a look at the city of Rome, Italy! From the many historic sights and attractions to the Vatican to maps and basic facts about Rome. Useful for a student researcher or a tourist to the area.

Colosseum at night (Rome)

Colosseum (Rome)

Colosseum (Rome)

Colosseum (Rome)

Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Colosseum. Instructions require download.

The Leo Masuda Architectonic Office provides a history of Roman architecture. Select a specific building for a general description of its architecture.

Cartoon representation of the Roman Colosseum.

This passage from the 1901 textbook of William Morey discusses the beginning of the Flavian dynasty and its first emperor, Vespasian.

Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area.

Temple of Venus and Rome seen from the Colosseum

Essay provides parallels and connections with the modern world that illuminate Rome's history and downfall.

This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.