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 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 located in Rome. It was built by the Romans. It was used to stage horse races, but also other feasts. Today it is a park.

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