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Circo Massimo
Via del Circo Massimo, Rome, 00153, Italy
#20 of 972 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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  • Johnny Cramer
    Johnny Cramer said

    … the Colosseum I walked south past the Palatino to the Circo Massimo, which is a large grass area that I think… continue reading »

  • Wander Lust
    Wander Lust said

    … Roman baths), Circo Massimo (the field of chariot races), Colle Aventino (a beautiful garden and lookout… continue reading »

  • Will and Kimmy
    Will and Kimmy said

    …Rome authorities for not looking after Circus Maximus (Circo Massimo), is simply is not worth visiting; of course… continue reading »

  • flibberty
    flibberty said

    … onto the Metro and made our way homewards.  But no!  We walked on down to the Circo Massimo.  Not much… continue reading »

  • Globetrotters
    Globetrotters said

    …) to tide us over and continued walking. We passed through Circo_Massimo… continue reading »

  • KandJBird
    KandJBird said

    … be: walking. We walked about 45 minutes, without stopping or sightseeing, to get to Circo Massimo… continue reading »

  • pao
    pao said

    …... tb fui al coliseo, foro romano, circo massimo, piazza navona, campo d fiori. Una ciudad hermosa a… continue reading »

  • Billy and Lizzi
    Billy and Lizzi said

    … di Costantino, and Circo Massimo were we had lunch of Italian beer and pizza sitting on a bench outside a shop… continue reading »

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More information on Circo Massimo

In the 4 BC, Circus Maximus was one of the largest stadia in Rome, with a capacity of 250,000 seated spectators. It was the venue for horse racing, athletics tournaments and animal fighting. The last races held here were in AD 549. Another very popular sport was marine battling, the arena was filled with water and fights between light boats took place. The tower is from medieval times.

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    Wander Lust Wander Lust said

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