Circus Maximus
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The Circus Maximus is a park today.In the background are the ruins of the Imperial palace on the Palatine hill
The Circus Maximus (translates to biggest round-course) is an ancient hippodrome in Rome. It was built by the Romans. It was used to stage chariot races, but also other uses like gladiator fights. Today it is a park.
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- James Grout: Circus Maximus, part of the Encyclopædia Romana
- Circus Maximus Archived 2012-03-22 at the Wayback Machine Ipix 360° panorama
- "Aerial view of Circus Maximus". Google Maps. Retrieved October 14, 2005. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)