The arena was the floor of the colosseum actually called the flavian amphitheater.
Colosseum arena floor.
Home to gladiatorial games exotic staged hunts theatrical executions and even mock sea battles this colosseum tour explores the arena floor with its awe inspiring panorama up close views of the underground backstage where the spectacles were brought to life and a look at where the emperor s box once stood all special access areas that standard ticket holders don t get to see.
This area is closed to the general public so it s also one of the best places to soak up the majesty of the building and listen to your expert guide tell stories about the famous blood sports that once took place in the very place you are standing.
The word arena comes from latin and it means sand when the colosseum was in use in ancient rome there was a layer of sand covering the floor.
There were four principal entrances directly into the arena and from the arcades the spectators had access to the multiple tiers of seats.
Can you guess why.
Home to gladiatorial games exotic staged hunts theatrical executions and even mock sea battles this colosseum tour explores the arena floor with its awe inspiring panorama up close views of the underground backstage where the spectacles were brought to life and a look at where the emperor s box once stood all special access areas that standard ticket holders don t get to see.
In the case of inclement weather rain snow frost the arena floor may be closed off without notice.
The fourth floor with windows placed further apart is decorated with pilasters and corbels.
Standing on a wooden reconstruction of the original arena floor you ll have amazing 360 degree views of the colosseum.
From here emperors and audience watched the shows and cheered at their favorite gladiators.
Latin inscription in the colosseum the arena itself was 83 meters by 48 meters 272 ft by 157 ft 280 by 163 roman feet.
In these instances refunds cannot be provided a copy of id is required to enter the colosseum.
From here you will have a full view of the spectators stalls.
It comprised a wooden floor covered by sand the latin word for sand is harena or arena covering an elaborate underground structure called the hypogeum literally meaning underground.
This area also referred to as the ancient city is a roman archaeological site that was once the location of downtown ancient rome.