At first glance, you might think that the El Jem Amphitheater is the Colosseum. After all, it is the second-largest amphitheater in the world, next to the Colosseum. Built in 238 AD, this amphitheater is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters today. With a capacity of 35,000 spectators, it is one of the largest in the world. And although you will likely see more tourists here (most of whom come here on a day trip from Sousse or Hammamet), you can still explore the amphitheater in relative peace, which is more than we can say about Rome’s Colosseum!