Grumpy's Getaway Guide

The Colosseum in Rome is one of the must-see buildings in the world.  Now, for the first time, visitors are to be allowed into the bowels of the building, to see the tunnels where much of the organisation of Rome’s spectaculars took place. The area beneath the Colosseum was called the Hypogeum (meaning underground). The hypogeum consisted of two-level subterranean network of tunnels and 32 animal pens. It had 80 vertical shafts which provided instant access to the arena for animals and scenery.  The Roman Colosseum was used for staging various massive and spectacular events including gladiator fights, wild animal displays, theatrical entertainment, executions, religious ceremonies, mock sea battles and re-playing famous Roman victories. All of these complex shows adhered to critical timings most of which were produced by the slaves working beneath the Colosseum.

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