November 24, 2024 02:33 AM

Drone Photograph of the Colosseum

Drone photos have been a thing with videographers and photographers lately and this group is no exception. This group of enthusiastic drone photographers have shot a series of images high above the NEW Seven Wonders of the World. The Russian-based photography group call themselves AirPano and they spend years travelling around the world to take the stunning photographs. The breath-taking panoramic shots highlight the grandness and splendour of this timeless locations.

Considered as one of the most famous landmark in Rome, the Colosseum was in built in 1st century AD, can seat 45,000 spectators and is the largest Roman amphitheatre in the world.

It is originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, after the family name of the emperors who built it. The name 'Colosseum' was not used until 7th century.

Used for gladiatorial combats, mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology, the arena was restored by Emperor Alexander Severus in about 230 AD.

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