Rome, Italy – In the late afternoon, warm sunlight strikes the Colosseum’s eastern façade, accentuating the texture of its travertine blocks and the layered Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders. Constructed between 72 and 80 AD under Emperors Vespasian and Titus, this ancient amphitheater once held up to 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. The photograph captures long shadows cast across exposed vaults, documenting the monument’s enduring presence against a clear Roman sky. Eduardo Bartoli Photography.