The Seven Wonders of the Modern World: The Colosseum
AN ANCIENT STADIUM THE HEART OF AN EMPIRE ARCHES AND EMPERORS THE END OF THE FIGHTS A MODERN WONDER GLOSSARY TO LEARN MORE INDEX 4 6 10 20 26 30 31 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to Rome You step off of a train at Termini Station Dozens of train tracks lead in every direction Italy’s busy capital city bustles around you You make your way through the crowd eager to see the sights Where will you go first 4 AN ANCIENT STADIUM
FULL OF HISTORY Rome is full of history Other ancient structures in the city include the Roman Forum the Pantheon and the Arch of Constantine Your map tells you that historic sites are nearby Another quick train ride brings you steps away from the Colosseum You enter the ancient stadium and climb to the top for a 360-degree view of the city Ancient history and modern Italy come together at the Colosseum 5
