The circus lies in a valley formed by the Palatine
on the left and the Aventine on the right. Next
to the Colosseum, it was the most impressive
structure in ancient Rome, located certainly
in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods.
For centuries, the pomp and ceremony of imperial
chariot races filled this valley with the cheers
of thousands
In the 4th century B.C., the Circus Maximus
was one of the largest stadia in Rome, with
a capacity of 250,000 seated spectators. It
was the venue for horse racing, athletics tournaments
and animal fighting. The last races held there
were in 549 A.D. Another very popular sport
was marine battling: the arena was filled with
water and fights between light boats took place.
The tower is from medieval times
