This circular stadium built in the days of ancient Rome remains famous today as a favorite sightseeing destination symbolizing Italy. Built on the previous site of an artificial pond in Emperor Nero’ s gardens, the elliptical Colosseum is 188 meters in diameter at its widest point and 156 meters at its narrowest. With a height of 48 meters, it is said that to have accommodated 45,000 spectators in the days of the Roman Empire. Rear view Side view Front view View of completed model 1