By: Megan Couturier

Coliseum Villa Borghese Gardens

Pyramid of Cestius

Circus Maximus

CapitolineHill

Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of Rome

construction started in 70 AD, opened in 80 AD

built by Vespasian and Titus

was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology

built of concrete and stone

largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire

Villa Borghese Gardensthird largest public park in Rome

contains a number of buildings, museums, and attractions

built by Flaminio Ponzio, sketches by Scipione Borghese

Pyramid of Cestiusancient pyramid near the Porta San Paolo and the

Protestant Cemetery

built as a tomb for a rich Roman magistrate

best preserved ancient buildings in Rome

Circus Maximusancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass

entertainment venue

used for religious ceremonies and public feasts, horse and chariot racing, athletics, plays and recitals, beast-hunts and gladiator contests

was later destroyed by demolition and is now a public park

Capitoline HillOne of the seven hills of Rome

Was the citadel of the earliest Romans

Located between the Forum and the Campus Martius