Circus Maximus

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The Circus Maximus was an ancient chariot racing stadium in Rome, Italy that was also used as a mass entertainment venue. It was the first and the largest chariot racing stadium in ancient Rome. Today, the Circus Maximus is a public park.

The origins of the Circus Maximus go back to the 6th century BC when Tarquinius Priscus, the fifth king of Rome, created a track between the Palatine and Aventine hills. The first permanent starting gates were created in 329 BC. In 174 BC the gates were rebuilt and seven wooden eggs were placed on top of the spina, the central wall in the arena. The eggs were used to count the number of laps; after each lap one egg was removed. In 33 BC seven bronze dolphins were added for the same reason.

A fire in 31 BC destroyed the Circus Maximus. It was rebuilt by Emperor Augustus. A second fire in AD 64 also burned much of Rome during Emperor Nero's reign. It was rebuilt in AD 103 in a marble and stone construction, designed to withstand fire better than the former wooden constructions.

The Circus Maximus was used primarily for chariot races, but also occasionally for processions or gladiator combats. At one time, Circus Maximus could hold 250,000 spectators .

The final race at the Circus Maximus was held in AD 549. Today, just the layout of the original Circus Maximus remains on grassland.

Accommodations near Circus Maximus include Hotel Domus Aventina, from $126 USD per night; Kolbe Hotel Rome, from $275 USD per night; and Hotel Fori Imperiali, from $236 USD per night.

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