Colosseum

Template:Location infobox The Colosseum (コロッセオ, Korosseo, italian. Colosseo) or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is a location featured primarily in Battle Tendency and Vento Aureo. It is a large ellipsoid arena or amphitheater built during the Flavian dynasty and one of the most famous examples of its kind.

The Colosseum is notable for being the general location where the Pillar Men slumbered until their awakening in 1938. It is also where Team Bucciarati meets with a mysterious ally who wishes to reveal the Arrow's hidden potential to them.

Summary

The Colosseum is one of Rome's most famous landmarks, as well as a recurring place of interest in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. It is a large oval amphitheater that the Roman Emperor, Vespasian, and his successor Titus, had built in honor of their Flavian dynasty. Thus, it was named the 'Flavian Amphitheater'. It was a marvel of architecture and engineering, as it was able to welcome at least 50,000 spectators. Many spectacles were organized here, from gladiator fights to executions, and naumachia (naval battles after they flooded the arena). It was abandoned and it fell to ruin over time because of earthquakes and the locals robbing the stones. Nowadays, it's mostly a tourist attraction.

Mouth of Truth

In Battle Tendency, it is revealed that there is a large cavern underneath the Colosseum where the Pillar Men slumbered. The cavern itself is decorated with strange Roman statues and murals but also has a working Minecart system. The cavern entrance can be found behind a large marble mask referred to as the Bocca della Verità (The Mouth of Truth) located at the Santa Maria in Cosmedin church.

Video Games

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven

The Colosseum, as seen near the end of Vento Aureo, is an available battleground in Eyes of Heaven.

• Stage Gimmick 1: Mr.President's key can be found somewhere within the stage. Any combatant who picks it up can enter the wandering Coco Jumbo, restoring their health and healing any status ailments.
• Stage Gimmick 2: Chariot Requiem occasionally appears and causes any who enter its range to fall asleep, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. Requiem's accompanying light source will linger behind a random combatant, frequently switching between combatants. Destroying the light source will temporarily banish Requiem.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R

The Colosseum appears as a stage in All Star Battle R, returning from Eyes of Heaven.

• Stage Hazard: Chariot Requiem appears and puts both combatants to sleep, granting them increased attack strength once they wake up.
• Situation Finish: The loser is sent flying into a nearby entryway, landing near Chariot Requiem's severed arm and the Arrow. Requiem picks up the Arrow, reattaches its arm, and exits the Colosseum.

Gallery

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  Chapter 64
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  The coliseum in Battle Tendency
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  The mouth of truth
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  A secret tunnel
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  The cavern beneath the Coliseum
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  Chapter 440, Cover A
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  Chapter 555
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  Chapter 562
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  Chapter 563, Cover A
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  Chapter 564
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  Chapter 565, Cover B
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  Chapter 566
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  Chapter 569, Cover B
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  Chapter 570, Cover B
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  Chapter 572, Cover A
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  Chapter 574, Cover B
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  Chapter 576, Cover B
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  Outside the Colosseum
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  Overhead of the Colosseum in Part 2
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  Mouth of Truth
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  Secret tunnel
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  Cavern murals
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  Overhead of the Colosseum in Part 5
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  Inside the Colosseum
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  Secco chases after the Colosseum
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  GioGio's Bizarre Adventure
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  The Colosseum's entrance
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  Concept art for the Colosseum Front map
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  Concept art for the Colosseum Int. map
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  Concept art for the Near Colosseum Entrance map
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  Rome Streets (All-Star Battle)
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  Eyes of Heaven
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  JOJO A-GO!GO!
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  Map, Volume 60
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  City of Rome, Volume 61
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  Bucciarati vs. Secco, Volume 61
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  Bird's-eye view of the Colosseum, Volume 62
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  Chara Heroes
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  JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Adventure Battle Card
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  Araki at the Colosseum

Notes

• Hirohiko Araki has visited the Colosseum on numerous occasions, feeling a strong emotion every time saying "Be it a happy or a sad day, whether the weather is clear or rainy, whether a war or a crisis happens, whether a young couple or Audrey Hepburn go visit it, the Colosseum has remained for many years. This longevity simply gives me courage."