The Flavian Amphitheater, more commonly known by the name of Colosseum, rises in the heart of the city of Rome and is part of the vast archaeological area of the Colosseum Archaeological Park which includes the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill area, the Domus Aurea on the Oppian Hill, the Arch of Constantine, and the Meta Sudans. The building, called Colosseum because of a colossal statue that stood nearby, was built in the 1st century AD at the behest of the emperors of the Flavian dynasty, and hosted, until the end of ancient times, spectacles of great popular appeal, such as hunts and gladiatorial games. The building was, and still is today, a spectacle in itself. In fact, it is the largest amphitheater in the world, capable of offering astonishing scenic apparatus, as well as services for the spectators. Symbol of the splendors of the empire, the Amphitheater has changed its face and function over the centuries, offering itself as a structured space but open to the Roman community. In 438, with the abolition of gladiatorial games by the will of Valentinian III, the amphitheater underwent a slow and progressive decline, so much so that it was used in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance as a quarry for materials, also used for the construction of St. Peter's Basilica, and as a shelter for animals and a venue for workshops and residences, while the process of its Christianization was long. From the romantic season in which the charm of the ruins attracted writers and artists, it soon moved on to that of systematic excavations and restorations. Today the Amphitheater is a monument to the works of human ingenuity that survive time and still presents itself as a welcoming and dynamic structure that offers a wide view of the interior spaces, but also suggestive views of the city when looking out from the external arches. Periodically it hosts temporary exhibitions related to ancient themes and their relationship with contemporaneity, as well as modern shows. This accumulation of events and experiences has made the Amphitheater a place that renews itself every day, significant for everyone and capable of telling a Story to each individual.