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February 24, 2013
February 24, 2013
Rome Colosseum in Snow
Photograph by Gabriele Forzano, Reuters
A rare snow shower falls on Rome's Colosseum, built 2,000 years ago to host gladiator duels, battle reenactments, and other public spectacles. Today the 50,000-seat amphitheater serves Rome in another capacity: as a major tourist attraction.
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