7 Most Beautiful Roman Amphitheaters

Amphitheater of Aventicum, Avenches, Switzerland

Built in 130 AD and expanded in 165 AD, this amphitheater in the ancient Roman city of Aventicum (near the modern town of Avenches) was used for gladiator and animal combat, staged hunts, as well as political, social and religious purposes. The amphitheater could hold up to 16,000 people.

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