Monday, June 22, 2009

Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. As well as the gladiatorial games, other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.


now lets go to kyoto, another great site to visit is the Golden Pavilion, This Pavilion is set in a magnificent Japanese strolling garden (kaiyū-shiki). The pond in front of it is called Kyōko-chi (Mirror Pond). There are many islands and stones on the pond that represent the Buddhist creation story. The bad thing is that in the 1950s a monk set the Pavilion in flames, just so that he can melt the gold. Well soon after he attemepted suicide. He survided and was arrested, he was giving 7 years in prison, but was released due to mental issues, he died in 1956
mom and dad...

Tokyo Imperial Palace is the imperial main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park like area located in Chiyoda, Tokyo close to Tokyo Station and contains various buildings such as the main palace (Kyuden) and the private residences of the imperial family. The total area including the gardens is 3.41 square kilometers.Trust me, this is a place that you must see when you make your trip to Japan.