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7. Colosseum - Italy

Rome, Italy hosts the Colosseum, which is one of the world's seven

wonders. Sometimes called the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum is

an oval-shaped amphitheater in the center of the city. Constructed from

concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheater in the world. The

Colosseum's construction was initiated in AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian

and was finished by AD 80 by his successor, Titus. Domitian, another

emperor of the Flavian dynasty later made certain modifications to the

amphitheater. The Colosseum had the capacity to host about 80,000

spectators. Mock sea battles, animal hunts, famous battle re-enactments,

executions, and mythological dramas were just some of the public

spectacles held at the Colosseum. Today, this wonder of the world is a

popular tourist attraction and serves as the iconic symbol of Imperial

Rome.