If the Coliseum in Rome was the ancient arena for sport and battles, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum serves much the same purpose, if only in a modern day context. It’s an outdoor stadium in downtown Los Angeles, and an iconic structure with a lofty architectural style of swooping pillars and high arches. Ever since it opened its doors in 1923, the Coliseum has hosted a long line of star-studded events and celebrities. It was responsible for the slow migration of professional sports teams to America’s west coast, providing a home for well-known names such as the Dodgers and the Lakers. To read through the list of games and teams it has hosted would be to take in America’s sporting history at a glance. The stadium has a seating capacity of almost 100,000 for sporting games, adding to its awe-inspiring atmosphere. If you come here on game day, the adrenaline and tension in the air is unreal. And it’s not just a nation-wide marvel: it is in fact the only facility in the world to have hosted the Summer Olympics twice, held two Super Bowls, one World Series and even a Papal Mass. A trip here will allow you appreciate firsthand the significance of this National Historic Landmark.