Learn What To See On A 2-Day Tour Of Christian Rome
Colosseum – Roman crowds used to flock here by the thousands (the Colosseum had a capacity of 55,000 people) to watch deadly fights between gladiators or between gladiators and wild animals. Unfortunately, in the early stages of Christianity many Christians were killed in this arena in the most atrocious manners. This structure, which is usually seen as a symbol of Roman power, has also become a symbol of Christianity. The many crosses that have been placed in the Colosseum are intended to underline this particular significance.