Everyone has heard about the famous Roman Colosseum that has inspired writers and filmmakers to capture on paper or film the gory stories of very famous fighters of this particular story.
The first time I saw the front of the colosseum was during the day and I must say that is extremely impressive. However, it is at night when this ancient building seems even more beautiful thanks to the many lights that illuminate every detail.
Just before beginning the tour, you can see a lot of people buying souvenirs or being photographed with gladiators (it is ironic that a couple of players try to create a comic in what has been one of the most bloody and cruel stories of all time.)
Passing the gates, you will find a huge queue to pay and start the tour, it can last more than 15 minutes but is certainly well worth it, because after the security check you can walk through the corridors which were once the symbol of the most powerful empire on earth.
Corridors, steps made of stone, and every detail of the Colosseum cannot hide his age. The atmosphere inside it is dark but it is also very interesting to walk around and look at the cages where the animals and gladiators would fight, many times the unfortunate gladiator being beaten.
The difference in ability between the Colosseum then and the current stage is very small. It could hold 50,000 Romans at a time. This is an impressive figure considering that 1900 years after its construction many stadiums do not have that capability.
A visit is really a journey through time. If you stop to look at the Colosseum in silence, I still think that it is possible to hear the cries of the crowd and feel the vibrations caused by the brandishing of swords before the battles began.
It is a very interesting tour and without it, a trip to Rome would not be complete. But after all the smiles from curious tourists, you should never forget the history that this building has and how it represents the darker side of a great empire.
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