USSR 1969 - 20th Anniversary of the World Peace Movement

Stamp issued in 1969 in the USSR to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the World Peace Movement.  

The stamp depicts various world monuments such as Big Ben (London), the Eiffel Tower (Paris), the Brandenburg Gate (Berlin), the Spasskaya Tower (Moscow) and, partially hidden by the banner, the Colosseum (Rome).

Poland 2000 - National Pilgrimage

Two stamps issued by Poland in 2000 (Michel PL3844-5).

The Latin inscriptions read:  

"Thee, O God, we praise"

and

"The cross stands while the world keeps turning".

On Good Friday, at 9.15pm, the "Way of the Cross" starts at the Colosseum.  The Pope, and onlookers, follow the Stations of the Cross from the Colosseum to the Palatine Hill in a torch-lit procession.  
This is a spectacular event to attend if you happen to be in Rome at that time, regardless of your religious affiliation.

Italy 1966 - Visit Italy

Tourist propaganda stamp issued in Italy in 1966 with the slogan "Visitate l'Italia" (Visit Italy).  

Not the most attractive stamp I must say!  It depicts monuments from various Italian cities including the Colosseum, at the top right-hand side, just behind St Peter's. 

Kiribati 1998 - Italia 98 World Philatelic Exhibition

Mini Souvenir Sheet issued in Kiribati on 23 October 1998 to commemorate the International Stamp Exhibition in Milan.

Kiribati is a small island of around 100,000 inhabitants in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, initially part of the Gilbert Islands.  It is part of the Commonwealth and became independent from the UK in 1979.  

 On the Souvenir Sheet, the Kiribati national flag can be seen floating above the Colosseum.  The stamp within the Sheet shows a view of the Reuben K Uatioa Stadium.  Reuben K Uatioa was one of the first architects of Gilbertese independence.  

Italy 1952 - 1st Civil Aeronautics Law Conference

Stamp issued in Italy for the ICAO Conference taking place in Rome in Sept-Oct 1952.   The plane flying over the Colosseum is a Savoia-Marchetti SM.95.

Italy 2006

Stamp issued for the Rome 2006 General Assembly of the International Council of Military Sport.

Hungary 1966

1966 Airmail stamp from Hungary.

Hungary 1980 - Moscow Olympics

A stamp issued in Hungary in 1980 for the Moscow Olympics and also commemorating the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Poland 1990 - Football World Cup Italy '90

A stamp issued in Poland in 1990 for the Football World Cup in Italy.
The First Day Cover issued on 08 June 1990 in Warsaw.

Bulgaria 1985 - Italy '85 World Philatelic Exhibition

Nice stamp and label from Bulgaria issued for the Italia '85 World Philatelic Exhibition, showing a classic view of the Colosseum (SG 3278).

Thailand 2004 - Foundation of Rome and Bangkok

First Day Cover issued on 21 April 2004 in Bangkok.
 

The special postmark depicts the She-Wolf suckling Remus and Romulus, founders of Rome.
 

Description in Thai and English at the back of the FDC.

Joint issue se-tenant stamps showing the Golden Mountain in Bangkok and the Colosseum in Rome.

Gibraltar 2008 - New Seven Wonders of the World FDC

A First Day Cover issued on 01 June 2008 in Gibraltar. The stamps depict the new Seven Wonders of the World; the special postmark is of Christ the Redeemer.

Cuba 2007 - New Seven Wonders of the World

A series of 7 stamps issued in Cuba in 2007 (Scott 4731-37), depicting the new Wonders of the World:

•   the Great Wall of China
•   Petra
•   Christ the Redeemer
•   Machu Picchu
•   Chichen Itza
•   the Colosseum
•   the Taj Mahal 

Poland 2006 - Capitals of European Union Countries, Rome

First Day Cover issued in Warsaw on 09 October 2006. 
This stamp is part of a series of five depicting European Capitals:  Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Tallin, Valetta.  (http://www.wnsstamps.ch/en/stamps?search[like]=PL046.06).

Madagascar 1994 - Colosseum

A great aerial view of the Colosseum on this stamp from Madagascar issued in 1994.

Inside the Colosseum
 

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Monaco 1951 - Holy Year

Monaco stamp (SG 447), issued in 1951 to celebrate the Holy Year.

Plaque at the front of the Amphitheatre of Flavien, aka the Colosseum.

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North Korea 1985 - Italy '85 World Philatelic Exhibition

Full set of souvenir sheet and three stamps issued by North Korea in 1985 for the World Philatelic Exhibition in Italy.

The stamps depict: the Colosseum (SG N2542), The Holy Family by Raphael (SG N2543) and the head of David by Michelangelo (SG N2544).
The souvenir sheet shows the Pantheon. 

The Pantheon is an extraordinary structure.  Nearly 2000 years old, the unreinforced coffered concrete dome is the largest in the world.  Inside, the only source of light is from its oculus (eye in Latin), 43.3m high above and from the massive, original - though much restored - bronze doors.

 

Multicoloured marbles from all over the Roman Empire form the checkerboard pattern of the pavement and the wall cladding.

 

The inscription on the facade reads "M.AGRIPPA.L.F.COS.TERTIUM.FECIT" which translates as "Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, having been consul three times, made it".  This is a reference to a much earlier Pantheon that existed on this same site during the Augustian period and which Hadrian wanted to honour.

Side view of the portico and "drum" of the Pantheon.

 

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France 2002 - European Capitals, Rome FDC CP

A First Day Cover postcard I received just today!

The postmark, dated 07 November 2002, shows St Peter's and ruins of the Roman Forum. 
The picture of the Colosseum is printed on silk.

Beautiful :-)

Italy 2011 - Roma Capitale

 

One stamp of a series celebrating Rome, "Roma Capitale", issued on 21 April 2011, to mark the day of the foundation of the City.  
The stamp shows a side view from the top of the Vittorio Emanuele monument.  Il Vittoriano, or Altare della Patria, is also known as the "Wedding Cake" or the "Typewriter"  by the locals who do not seem to be very fond of it!  The monument was completed in 1935 and honours  Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of a unified Italy.
The Colosseum is visible in the distance, on the right, at the end of the Via dei Fori Imperiali; the Roman Forum, is in the bottom right corner.  Piazza Venezia can be seen on the left.

Front view of the Vittoriano on a grey day.

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Italy 2004 - Foundation of Rome and Bangkok on 21st April

A joint issue (in a souvenir sheet only in Italy) to celebrate the cities of Rome and Bangkok on the common day of their foundation, the 21st of April.  

Rome is believed to have been founded in 752 or 753BC.

Bangkok was founded in 1782, when it was moved to the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke.  The stamp shows the 18th Century temple of Wat Saket, the Golden Mount.

The same were issued in Thailand, both as single stamps and as the souvenir sheet.   

Source:  http://www.jointstampissues.net/new_issues/news2004_01_04.htm.