Colosseum in Rome is the largest amphitheatre in the world which has the capacity of 50,000 spectators. Colosseum is the iconic symbol of Rome which depicts the ancient history of Rome and Italy. The popularity of Rome not only relies on its beautiful architecture and the gladiator's fight, but it also influences the lives of Roman People and the visitors of Rome. Book Colosseum tour now and explore the beauty of this massive structure. It was a magical garden Romans believed that there were special plants inside the Colosseum which were used by Witches and Wizards for the special powers. Later, It was also discovered by the botanists that some of the plants inside the colosseum garden were special. Botanist Domenico Panaroli found the 337 species After plants in the colosseum. After that in 1850, English botanist Richard Deakin discovered 420 species of plants in which some were very common in Rome and Italy and some of them were not found in Europe at all. It became a sacred site in the 18th century Despite being famous as a haunted and demoniac place it played several other roles also. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the catholic church tried hard to repurpose it as a church. Pope Sixtus V planned to convert the theatre in the wool factory to provide work for the prostitutes. Unfortunately, he died in 1590, after five years of being nominated and the plan never executed. Explore other places: Sagrada Familia, Barcelona In the 18th century, the Colosseum was recognized as a sacred place by the church. Pope Benedict XIV installed the religious stations inside the arena after claiming the area is solemn by the Christian martyr's blood.