Miniature of Colosseum in Waste to Wonder Park, Delhi
The Colosseum was considered the world's most famous Amphitheater, which is one of the Seven Wonders. Therefore its miniature was made in this park
The Colosseum in Italy is known as the most dangerous stadium of ancient times considered a wonder of the world. The structure of the Colosseum is so complex that scientists are still surprised to see its design. That is why a replica of this has been made in the Waste to Wonder Park which you must see.
Colosseum
The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium; Italian: Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo) is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. It is the largest amphitheatre ever built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum.
Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81-96). These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name (Flavius).
The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, having an average audience of some 65,000; it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles (for only a short time as the hypogeum was soon filled in with mechanisms to support the other activities), animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
Although partially ruined because of damage caused by earthquakes and stone robbers, the Colosseum is still an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is listed as one of the New7Wonders of the World. It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions and also has links to the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross" procession that starts in the area around the Colosseum.
- Location: Rome, Italy Regio IV Templum Pacis ("Temple of Peace")
- Built in: 70-80 AD
- Built by/for: Vespasian, Titus
- Type of structure: Amphitheatre
Miniature Colosseum Size
- Height - 16.5 feet
- Width - 42.10 feet
- Length - 50.10 feet
Material of Miniature Colosseum
- 162 pillars, scrap from children's park (slides, swings, see-saw)
- 410 Car wheels to make the arch in each pillar
- Electric poles, automobile spare parts, metal railings, metal bench
- 10-11 tonnes of scrap is used
Original Colosseum Size
- Height - 157 feet
- Width - 615 feet
- Length - 510 feet
Material of Original Colosseum
- Marble
- Stone
- Timber
