During the opening ceremony of
Colosseum, people saw great fights, shows and hunts involving the killing of thousands of animals. Lots of different shows like the "Venationes", the fights between exotic animals, or between men and animals were been organised in the amphitheatre. This is where they threw people to the lions. The Colosseum measures 48 metres high, 189 metres long and 156 metres wide, with a base area of 6 acres, capacitated to seat 45,000 spectators to gather to watch bloody combat between gladiators, and battles. To see men being killed was very entertaining to the ancient Romans. The hollywood film Gladiator was shot inspired by the iconic status of the Colosseum.
Christianity was considered a simple cult whose members were executed as pagans and buried as martyrs in underground chambers, the Catacombs. These Catacombs can be found in Rome. Roman catacombs were stone-walled underground cemeteries, usually for one or more wealthy Roman families. With CARLA VITI, an expert tour guide, you will get an opportunity to explore the underground catacombs, and examine the masterful structure of Rome's remaining aqueducts. Catacombs of the early Christians and the
ancient pagans, underground fountains and crypts filled with literally thousands of bones are just a few of the wonders awaiting you in this incredible new experience.
