Colosseum
- This article is about the landmark in Rome. For other uses, see Colosseum (disambiguation).
- Not to be confused with Coliseum.
The Colosseum (in Italian: Colosseo) is a famous arena in Rome, built in 72 AD. During the time of the Roman Empire, it was venue of gladiator fights. The Colosseum appears in Mario is Missing! as one of three landmarks Luigi has to visit in Rome. It is closed because Koopa Troopas stole a Gladiator's Spear and can only reopen if Luigi returns it. When Luigi returns it to the Colosseum, he is rewarded $2000.
Pamphlet information from Mario is Missing!
The Colosseum was built in AD 72 at the command of an important Roman Emperor. Its name comes from a Latin word meaning big, and it really is huge. 524 meters in circumference, the Colosseum seated over 50,000 spectators. The rulers and the public came to the arena each week to watch games of strength and other entertainment. The games they watched were often very violent, with gladiators sent to fight riveting foes like hungry lions and elephants.
