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Entertainment: Colosseum Other Links: Daily Life Home Weapons & Supplies Nero Aqueducts Roman Roads Are you looking for something interesting to do during your Rome vacation? Are you also a little bit short on money? Well, the Roman Colosseum is an exciting place to visit! B  est of all, admission is free! The Colosseum is the largest and first permanent amphitheater in Rome. It can hold about 50,000 spectators, boasts a large sunshade, and is designed for easy and efficient entry and exit. There are four levels for spectators in the Colosseum. Although admission is free, the seating is assigned according to Roman social hierarchy. There is a 15-foot wall that protects the spectators sitting in the lowest (or first) level, which is closest to the action. It seats the highest social class. Next, there is the second level, which is for the knights. Then, the third and fourth levels are for the rest of the populace, which can get notoriously crowded. At the very top of the fourth level, there is a small gallery, which is the only spot for females, slaves, and the poor. The games and events that go on in the Colosseum are very exciting, rough, and entertaining. Some of the events are: gladiatorial games, mock sea battles, wild animal hunts, executions of prisoners, dramas, reenactments of famous battles, and many other contests. Competitors and fighters in these battles are slaves, prisoners, volunteers, and persecuted Christians. Just to warn you, these battles are very bloody, ruthless, and rough. Many competitors and animals even die. If you are interested in seeing animals, animal events usually take place in the morning. Some of the wild animals used are: elephants, hippos, rhinos, giraffes, leopards, panthers, lions, tigers, bears, ostriches, aurochs, wisents, alligators, and crocodiles. The Colosseum can be flooded in order to stage mock sea battles, too. Besides these, there are many other great events to see. Have a great time when you visit the Colosseum! Enduring Impact on Today's Society: The Colosseum impacted today's society because we now have world-wide athletic games too. They are called the Olympic Games. Just like the Colosseum, the Olympics have events that many athletes from all over the world compete in. Many fans come to watch the events, and it is very entertaining and exciting to watch.