STONES AND STRUCTURES

more than 3000 stone blocks are visible in the oval walls of the model and even bric structures are a significant part of the monuments character. Dieter now spend weeks with cutting the construction joints…

 

 

350 ARCHES

The three outer oval wall constructions of the Colosseum include today 350 arcade arches in different dimensions. Like the ancient masters Dieter cuts out each arch by hand without using electric tools. A very meditative work – as he says…

LIFESTYLE

Imagine yourself – sitting there on a Sunday morning in company with some friends having this spectacular view of the Colosseum. Some birds are singing in the trees interrupted by the roaring noise of more than 50 000 people hypnotized by a bloody fight behind that beautiful facade…

ROMAN HISTORY

 

SHAPING THE OVAL

Shaping the oval walls exactly is one of the most important basic works. The wooden negative construction guaranties a perfect result…

THE „NEW“ COLOSSEUM

Since Luigi Carotti built the last cork model of the Colosseum in 1840 nobody toughed that theme again. Today Dieter Cöllen decided to create another object of this incredible monument. He calls his project “Homage á Luigi Carotti” and wants to discover if his artwork can exist beside the quality of the ancient master. The audience is invited to decide…

After getting the plans Dieter starts first to form the oval walls of the Colosseum. Here you can see him working on that basic part. With the assistance of Malgorzata he builds the support structures…