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With its majestic and imposing presence, the Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, stands as one of the greatest symbols of the power and artistic and cultural heritage of the Roman Empire, and has become one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks and a globally recognised monument.
Construction began under the Flavian dynasty, which ruled Rome from 69 to 96 AD. Work started under Emperor Titus Flavius Vespasian in 70–72 AD and was completed in 80 AD during the reign of his son Titus. Further modifications were carried out under Domitian approximately a decade later.
The site chosen for its construction lay between the Palatine, Caelian, and Esquiline hills, an area previously occupied by a small lake belonging to Nero’s Domus Aurea, his lavish imperial residence.
The Colosseum hosted grand and spectacular events that provided entertainment for the Roman people, including gladiatorial combats, theatrical performances inspired by classical works, wild animal hunts (the so-called venationes), and naumachiae, or staged naval battles.
Its architectural design features four superimposed orders: the first three consisting of arches, while the fourth is divided into pilasters and rectangular windows. With its impressive dimensions, 189 metres in length, 156 metres in width, and 48 metres in height, the amphitheatre could accommodate around 50,000 spectators in the cavea, the tiered seating area partially covered by a retractable awning for protection from sun and rain.
In 1980, UNESCO designated the Colosseum as a World Heritage Site, together with the historic centre of Rome. In 2007, following an international competition, it was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Today, the Colosseum forms part of the Colosseum Archaeological Park, established in 2017, which also includes the Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, the Domus Aurea, the Arch of Constantine, and other archaeological sites of significant historical and artistic value.
It stands not only as a symbol of Roman civilisation, art, and engineering, but also as an enduring icon of Western cultural heritage.
Such masterpieces must be preserved with the utmost care and, to be fully appreciated after sunset, require high-performance artificial lighting that is efficient, sustainable, and above all, respectful of their historical and cultural value.
Drawing on extensive experience in architectural and museum lighting, Disano developed a project designed to showcase the famous Roman amphitheatre in all its splendour and grandeur. In this installation, Rodio floodlights were selected. These luminaires are engineered and manufactured in line with renowned Italian lighting expertise, recognised internationally.
Their minimalist design, defined by clean lines and essential forms, integrates seamlessly with the surrounding architecture while delivering outstanding technical performance. The light sources are carefully selected and tested in the in-house laboratories, ensuring high colour rendering, significant energy savings over their long service life, and uniform, consistent light output.
Moreover, the floodlights are equipped with DALI technology, enabling precise, smart, and flexible lighting management, allowing the lighting to be dynamically adapted to varying operational requirements, enhancing the monument with both efficiency and refined visual impact.
Therefore, if the goal of the new lighting system was to highlight the magnificent Flavian Amphitheatre, the Disano floodlights have more than achieved it: the Colosseum, with its timeless charm and rich history, can now be admired beneath the stars in complete safety.

Panattoni Park Bydgoszcz II

The Flavian Amphitheatre (Colosseum)