Colosseum: A Jewel in Rome's Crown
Spanning two thousand years of history, this magnificent monument, the Roman Colosseum, is an emblem of the power of a bygone empire. With more than seven million visitors a year, its massive structure and awesome architecture testify to the genius of ancient Roman building techniques, earning it a place not only among UNESCO's World Heritage sites but as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
Spanning two thousand years of history, this magnificent monument, the Roman Colosseum, is an emblem of the power of a bygone empire. With more than seven million visitors a year, its massive structure and awesome architecture testify to the genius of ancient Roman building techniques, earning it a place not only among UNESCO's World Heritage sites but as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
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