Roman Colosseum II by Al Bourassa
Al Bourassa

Roman Colosseum II by

This shot clearly shows the two outer rings that have broken off the Roman Colosseum during an earthquake . You can imagine the full size was almost double what we see today.
Rome, Italy
March 7/09

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old, italy, architecture, structure, ancient, canada, sport, rome, europe, brick, beauty, lions, entertainment, antiquity, al, spectators, arena, alberta, plaster, mortar, gladiators, bourassa, christians, romans, lasting, collosseum

Comments

  • Sean Farragher
    Sean Farragherover 2 years ago

    fantastic catch

  • Thank you for the great first comment Sean.

    – Al Bourassa

  • Mike Oxley
    Mike Oxleyover 2 years ago

    What an amazing place, Al. Great capture!

  • it really is worth the price of admission!

    – Al Bourassa

  • seawhisper
    seawhisperover 2 years ago

    hehe this is what you usually can’t see in travel guides! perfect photo :)

  • Glad you like it my friend.

    – Al Bourassa

  • stephaniek
    stephaniekover 2 years ago

    Excellent image!!!

  • I appreciate this Stephanie! Thanks.

    – Al Bourassa

  • Daniela Weil
    Daniela Weilover 2 years ago

    Beautiful perspective of the Coliseum, Al

  • Many thanks for the kind words Daniela.

    – Al Bourassa

  • Elaine  Manley
    Elaine Manleyover 2 years ago

    amazing ! wonderful shot Al

  • Thank you again Elaine.

    – Al Bourassa

  • JayneLogan
    JayneLoganover 2 years ago

    Isn’t it amazing! I’ve always wanted to wander there in the dark of night .. You can hear the history in a place like that huh? My best friend is italian and she took her wee boy .. marvelous travel magazine shot!!

  • I appreciate the great comment, and

    Cheers, Al

    – Al Bourassa

  • calvinincalif
    calvinincalifover 1 year ago

    Please share/post this image with the Group One Tree at a Time