The Colosseum is arguably the most well known architectural beauty in all of Rome. Still standing after 2,000 years, the Colosseum was originally built under the rule of Emperor Vespasian. It served as an apology gift to the citizens of Rome for all they suffering they endured under the previous ruler, Nero.

Emperor Nero was a tyrant, infamous for killing the women closest to him. He even killed his own mother who, sometimes, was also his lover — talk about mommy issues.