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The Circus Maximus ( Latin for "largest circus"; Italian: Circo Massimo) is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue in Rome, Italy. In the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire.
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May 16, 2018 · The Circus Maximus was a chariot racetrack in Rome constructed in the 6th century BCE. Used for other events such as the Roman Games and gladiator fights, it last hosted chariot races in the 6th century. Partially excavated in the 20th century and then remodelled, today it continues as an important public space, hosting music concerts and rallies.
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Mar 1, 2024 · Circus Maximus, largest of the Roman hippodromes and one of the largest sports arenas ever built. A U-shaped structure with seats on three sides and a low wall running down the middle of the arena around which the chariots raced, it was rebuilt in the time of Julius Caesar (1st century bc) to seat.
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The Circus Maximus is located just behind Palatine Hill in the heart of Ancient Rome, on Via del Circo Massimo. It is close to the Roman Forum and a short walk from the Colosseum . The nearest metro stop is Circo Massimo (Line B), or, alternatively, the preceding stop Colosseo, which is around 10-15 minutes away on foot.
Jun 29, 2021 · About Circus Maximus. The Circus Maximus or Circo Massimo in Rome was the main and largest sports stadium in Ancient Rome. Overlooked from the north by the emperors’ palaces on the Palatine, this grand arena was the site of exciting chariot races watched by an exhilarated crowd.
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The Circus Maximus (in Italian Circo Massimo) is the giant racetrack of ancient Rome, situated on the left bank of the Tiber River, between the Palatine and Aventine hills, near the center of the modern city. Contents. The name. Description. The decay. The legend of the Sabine women. How to get there. Nearby Attractions.
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