Circus Maximus, Ancient Roman circus in Rome, Italy
The Circus Maximus spans 600 meters in length and 140 meters in width, making it the largest entertainment structure from Roman times.
Construction of the permanent circus structure began during Julius Caesar's reign, replacing earlier temporary wooden facilities in the Valle Murcia valley.
Racing teams identified by green, blue, red, and white colors competed in chariot races, drawing large crowds of spectators supporting their preferred groups.
The archaeological site contains galleries leading to the cavea, allowing visitors to walk among ancient paving stones and explore medieval structures.
The Circus Maximus Experience uses virtual reality technology to show visitors different historical periods of the stadium through digital reconstructions.
Location: Municipio I
Inception: 550s BCE
Length: 600 m
Width: 140 m
Website: http://sovraintendenzaroma.it/i_luoghi/roma_antica/monumenti/circo_massimo
GPS coordinates: 41.88590,12.48570
Latest update: May 30, 2025 13:51
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