Circus Maximus
Circo Massimo · 로마
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:20
Welcome to the Circus Maximus, the 'largest stadium in the history of the world,' a vast, 600-meter-long valley that once served as the premier entertainment venue of the Roman Empire. While today it may look like a 'pale shadow…
Listen in the app2The Racetrack and the Spina1:14
The center of the action was the 600-meter long track, where chariots drawn by four horses would thunder across the sand for seven grueling laps. Dividing the track was a long, raised median known as the 'Spina' or spine, which…
Listen in the app3The Four Factions and the Charioteers1:09
Roman chariot racing was more than just a sport; it was an obsession that divided the city into four fiercely competitive teams or 'factions,' identified by their colors: Green, White, Red, and Blue. Fans were fanatically loyal…
Listen in the app4Social Class and the Seating Tiers1:04
The seating arrangement in the Circus Maximus was a fascinating reflection of Roman social life. Unlike the Colosseum, where women and men were often separated, the Circus was one of the few places where 'men, women, and…
Listen in the app5The Fire of Nero and the Great Reconstruction1:10
This valley is also the site of one of the most transformative events in Roman history: the 'Great Fire of Nero' in the year 64 AD. The fire reportedly started in the stalls at the curved eastern end of the circus, where…
Listen in the app6Archaeological Excavations and the Tower1:05
At the eastern end of the Circus Maximus, you can see the results of a 'massive renovation project' that has recently made the ancient structures accessible to the public. Excavations here have revealed the remains of the…
Listen in the app7Palatine Hill and the Palace View1:05
Look up toward the towering brick ruins of the Palatine Hill, which overlook the Circus Maximus from the north. This was the 'Beverly Hills' of ancient Rome, where the emperors built their 'domens' or sprawling palace complexes. …
Listen in the app8Circus Maximus1:12
As you walk through the vast green expanse of the Circus Maximus today, take a final moment to reflect on the sheer scale of human gathering that once occurred in this valley. You have stood in a place that could hold nearly 'a…
Listen in the app9Closing1:12
As you walk through the vast green expanse of the Circus Maximus today, take a final moment to reflect on the sheer scale of human gathering that once occurred in this valley. You have stood in a place that could hold nearly 'a…
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What is Circus Maximus?
Circus Maximus is a place in 로마 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 10 min 31 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8859, 12.4857 |
| Last updated |
