Circus of Maxentius, Ancient Roman circus on Via Appia, Rome, Italy
The Circus of Maxentius extends 513 meters in length and 91 meters in width, featuring walls constructed with alternating layers of tuff blocks and bricks.
Emperor Maxentius commissioned this circus between 306 and 312 AD as part of an imperial complex that included his residential villa and a family mausoleum.
The central barrier, known as spina, measured 1000 Roman feet and displayed the Obelisk of Domitian, which now stands in Piazza Navona.
The circus contained twelve starting gates for chariot races and provided seating capacity for 10,000 spectators across multiple levels accessed through towers.
The complex included a covered entrance connecting the imperial box directly to Maxentius' villa, enabling private access for the emperor during events.
Location: Rome
Part of: Villa Maxentii
GPS coordinates: 41.85216,12.52097
Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:28
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