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To them it was known as the "Amphitheatrum Flavium", which is Latin for "Flavian Amphitheater". They also gave it the nickname "Colosseum" because of the colossal statue of the emperor Nero which stood in the square before it. But Flavian Amphitheater is it's proper name.

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The Colosseum is an ancient amphitheater, built for a variety of public gatherings and entertainments. It is a marvel of construction and innovation. Today it is the symbol of the city of Rome and a major tourist attraction.

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Ancient observatory used to adjust Julian Calendar I think. Vatican is observatory used for Gregorian Calendar. Though I could be mistaken.

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It is a place some people call home

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