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Welcome to take the bus to the ancient Roman Colosseum The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Capable of seating 50,000 spectators,the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined due to damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and its breakthrough achievements in earthquake engineering. It is one of Romes most popular tourist attractions . Pantheon Pantheon is architectural technology exquisite of ancient Roman, built in 25 B.C. It is the temple of the gods. It includes a width and height above the great cylinder and equal covered with semicircular roof. Raffaele and many other famous artist was buried here, and the Italian monarchy period rulers also buried here. Castel S.Angelo Do you remember the party on water in the movie Roman holiday .It is filmed in Castel S.Angelo. Castel S.Angelo was built in 139 years. It was originally the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian location of ancient Roman emperor it was as his tomb. 6th century, Pope Gregory I, Archangel Michael dreamed of coming, off the top of the castle stood sword disease. Therefore, an angel statue placed on top of the castle, and its renamed as the Holy Angel Castle. The castle have emerged in many art works, such as the movie Roman Holiday , the opera Tosca, and the latest is the thriller novel Angels and Demons. Arco?di?Costantino Arco?di?Costantino is located beside the Coliseum, there are three arches. In 315 AD, it was built for Constantine the Great to commemorate the defeat of the ruling with Massenzio in 312. Arco?di?Costantino has many ?decorationsand ,most are from the Arc de Triomphe of the former Roman emperor, or other building ornaments. Baths of Caracalla Caracalla Bath