The project was designed by Danish artist Thyra Hilden and Argentinean artist Pio Diaz and cost nearly $700,000 to build.
The artists said the idea was to draw attention to the fragility of cultural heritage sites.
The /*Colosseum*/ was among the largest buildings in the Roman Empire. It is one of the seven wonders of the world and one of the city's most popular tourist attractions.
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