Circus Maximus - Rome, Italy
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The Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy.
Waymark Code: WMCY4E
Location: Lazio, Italy
Date Posted: 10/25/2011
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The Circus Maximus (Latin for great or large circus, in Italian Circo Massimo) is an ancient Roman stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy.
Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire. It measured 621 m (2,037 ft) in length and 118 m (387 ft) in width, and could accommodate about 150,000 spectators.
The Circus of Maxentius was an arena for various kinds of sports and athletic competitions, although it gained fame mainly for its chariot races which often lasted from the early morning to dusk, with as many as one hundred held a day.
In its fully developed form, it became the model for circuses throughout the Roman Empire.
The site is now a public park.
Text adapted from Wikipedia and Rome Tourism
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Admission Prices: Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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