Rome?s Colosseum To Be Rebuilt To Become A Hub For Cultural Events
?The arena will be used for high culture, meaning concerts or theatre,? Alfonsina Russo, director of the Colosseum, adds, ?but no gladiator shows.?
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Rome was once thought to be the centre of the world and from this majestic city, roads are created to establish a vast network of trading routes, connecting various cities to the capital. And here was how the phrase ?all roads lead to Rome? came about. Life within the ancient city was not easy despite its glorious facade. The common man has to work incredibly hard to make ends meet and the Roman emperor Vespasian understands that his citizens need a break once in a while if not a potential revolt ensues, so he constructed the Colosseum where people can enjoy themselves. The ground level is where all the action takes place. Enslaved fighters emerge from below, almost magically, where they will fight with exotic beasts captured from around the world ? only one survivor is allowed. Beneath the sand-covered floor is an extensive labyrinth of secret tunnels, hypogeum, which are now exposed for visitors to see. Besides hosting gladiator fights, the Colosseum was also used for various activities such as chariot racing and concerts. It is a site that is filled with immense cultural significance because of its storied history.Â
Image by Henry Paul
Now, there are plans to rebuild this heritage site with the Italian government pledging alm...
The post Rome?s Colosseum To Be Rebuilt To Become A Hub For Cultural Events appeared first on LUXUO.
Rome was once thought to be the centre of the world and from this majestic city, roads are created to establish a vast network of trading routes, connecting various cities to the capital. And here was how the phrase ?all roads lead to Rome? came about. Life within the ancient city was not easy despite its glorious facade. The common man has to work incredibly hard to make ends meet and the Roman emperor Vespasian understands that his citizens need a break once in a while if not a potential revolt ensues, so he constructed the Colosseum where people can enjoy themselves. The ground level is where all the action takes place. Enslaved fighters emerge from below, almost magically, where they will fight with exotic beasts captured from around the world ? only one survivor is allowed. Beneath the sand-covered floor is an extensive labyrinth of secret tunnels, hypogeum, which are now exposed for visitors to see. Besides hosting gladiator fights, the Colosseum was also used for various activities such as chariot racing and concerts. It is a site that is filled with immense cultural significance because of its storied history.Â
Image by Henry Paul
Now, there are plans to rebuild this heritage site with the Italian government pledging alm...
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