Change over time
Originally, the Colosseum was used to host events such as gladiator fights, battle re-enactments, mock sea battles, drama plays, public executions for prisoners, and exotic animal hunts. [5]
Currently, the Colosseum is one of the world's most visited tourist attractions in the world. Each year, over 6 million people come to admire the Colosseum from all over the world. [5]
Originally, the Colosseum was built to seat 50,000 people at once. [5]
Currently, the Colosseum can only hold 3000 people at once. [5]
Tourists at the Colosseum.