Rome - City Sights

Colosseum

Approximately how many deaths have occured in the Colosseum?

500 000

In ancient Rome, what group of people was allowed to sit in the front row at the Colosseum?

Senators

The Colosseum is also known as what?

Flavian Amphitheatre

What is the approximate circumference of the Colosseum?

1,788 feet

What is the primary cause of the Collosseum’s deterioration?

Earthquakes

What’s the name of the Russell Crowe film which contains scenes involving the Collosseum?

Gladiator

What surface was used on the arena floor during gladiatorial fights in the Colosseum?

Sand

What were the ancient Roman gladiatorial games called?

Munera

Which Roman emperor initiated the construction of the Colosseum?

Vespasian

Who completed the construction of the Colosseum?

Titus

What is the main reason for the Colosseum being largely damaged?

Earthquakes

Trevi Fountain

How high is the Trevi Fountain?

86 feet

In which of Rome’s neighbourhoods is the Trevi Fountain located?

Trevi

Of what material is the Trevi Fountain constructed?

Travertine

Trevi is an etymological distortion of the word trivio. What does this word roughly translate into?

Three streets

What does myth say will happen when you throw 2 coins in the Trevi Fountain?

You will soon be married

What is the meaning of the Italian word fontana?

Fountain

What is the Trevi Fountain?

A fountain

Which god is placed in the center of the Trevi Fountain?

Oceanus

Who began the construction of the Trevi Fountain?

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Who completed the construction of the Trevi Fountain?

Nicola Salvi

The Vatican City

What is the population estimate for Vatican City in 2024?

About 800

Which of the following is a major source of income for Vatican City?

Volutary contributions from Catholics

What treaty recognized Vatican City's independent sovereignty in 1929?

Lateran Treaty

Which river is Vatican City situated on the west bank of?

Tiber River

Who is responsible for the Pope's personal security?

Swiss Guard

In what year was Vatican City designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?

1984

What is the name of the famous church located in Vatican City, which is considered one of the largest and most renowned churches in the world?

St. Peter's Basilica

Who has absolute executive, legislative and judicial powers in Vatican City?

The Pope

What is the total area of Vatican City?

0.44 square kilometers

What is the official language of Vatican City?

Latin

Stadio Olimpico

How many spectators can the Stadio Olimpico hold?

72,698

Italy’s national football team sometimes plays at Stadio Olimpico. What is the nickname of the team?

Gli Azzurri

In what year was construction completed on the Stadio Olimpico in Rome?

1928

In which part of Rome is the Stadio Olimpico located?

North

In which year did Rome host the summer Olympics?

1960

In which year was the Stadio Olimpico re-built in preparation for the World Cup in Italy?

1990

The Italian Cup soccer final is played annually at the Stadio Olimpico. What’s the cup called in Italian?

Coppa Italia

The Stadio Olimpico hosted the Champions League soccer final in 2009. Which team won the cup?

FC Barcelona

Which of the following statements about the Stadio Olimpico is correct?

It has a running track

Who owns the Stadio Olimpico?

The Italian Olympic Committee