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Circo
Massimo, Rome is an
ancient hippodrome for
mass entertainment.
Built in the 4th century
before Christ, it is
the largest stadium
in Rome and is a famous
attraction in Rome.
The Circo Massimo, Rome
has a capacity of 250000
spectators, where horse
racing tournaments,
athletics and the fight
against animal were
conducted. Another popular
event played in the
stadium where the Marine
where the stadium was
filled with water and
light boats battle it.
In 549 AD the last race
was held in Circo Massimo,
Rome.
The location between
the Aventine and Palatine
hills was chosen to
entertain the Romans
with games and festivals.
Tarquinius Priscus,
the first rule Etruscan
staged the first games
in the Circus Maximus,
Rome. Later, Julius
Caesar expanded the
place so that 250000
spectators could be
accommodated in the
Circo Massimo.
At 81, the Senate built
a triple arc to honor
of Titus. To see more
games in the palace,
Emperor Domitian connected
his new palace at Circo
Massimo. Later, Emperor
Trajan also expanded
the capacity of the
place to another 5000.
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