Similarities between a modern football stadium and the Colosseum in Rome

The Colosseum is a grand building which is one of the main ancient Roman buildings to survive. It symbolises Rome and its history. It was an important part of the Roman culture where varied and extraordinary events were carried out. The presence of the building in the city was a constant reminder of the emperor's power.

Wembley Stadium was built in 1923 for The British Empire exhinbition and could be calssed as 'todays coloseum'. Apart from providing facilities its purpose was to make a public statement. It has two twin towers which are famous and are seen as part of our heritage.
Wembley stadium is not only a football pitch but is used as a running track, dog racing track and has been used to ho...