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The Coliseum. The amphitheatre of Flavius was built in 1 AD on the place, where Nero's artificial sea used to be situated. It was an attempt to sponge out the memory of the hateful imperator Nero and to get back the love of people. The amphitheatre became the largest ever in the Roman Empire. When in 80 AD the building works were finished and the Coliseum was unveiled, by Titus' order the fights of gladiators were organized. The performance lasted for 100 days and contained fights of gladiators, elephants, and sweeps. As the result, they killed more than 9000 animals. Later the amphitheatre was enlarged: another row and some new gangways appeared. Nowadays the amphitheatre of Flavius is more known as the Coliseum. This name it must have got due to the 40-meter sculpture (or 'the colossus') of Nero that was located nearby, but not because of its size.

Piazza di Trevi. The Fontana di Trevi is famous all over the world. You'll find it at small Piazza di Trevi. It has the ocean theme: the winged horses and young sea gods are put into chariot, directed by Neptune. The fountain is 26 meters tall and 22 meters wide. The Fontana di Trevi became well-known after it was shot in 'La Dolce Vita' (1960). In 1995 Claudia Schiffer had an opportunity to have a swim in the fountain for the advertising company of Valentino clothes.
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