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The Circus Maximus (Latin for greatest or largest circus, in Italian Circo Massimo ) is an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment …

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Dec 8, 2024
The remains of the Circus Maximus can be viewed from atop Palatine Hill. Site of chariot races along the oval course. At one time 250,000 people could be seated at the track. Unfortunately, what's le… Full review by TravelingSoccerLoon
Nov 14, 2024
When I was younger, one of the things I looked forward to was the annual showing of the classic Charlton Heston movie Ben Hur on TV, usually around Easter. Naturally one of the highlights was the fam… Full review by F1061OAjamess
Oct 27, 2024
The largest chariot racing stadium in Rome. Not a lot to actually see here and nothing done to make it particularly interesting as a landmark. Walked through it on the way to Isola Tiberina. Full review by chriswood72

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What time can you enter Circus Maximus for concert with show starting at 8pm. Does everyone in your party have to enter …
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What time can you enter Circus Maximus for concert with show starting at 8pm. Does everyone in your party have to enter at the same time. Thank you, Maureen M
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Sorry Dear, I have no idea, I did not attend a concert there
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Answer by Arnaud G · May 22, 2023
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Thanks for the informative description of the Circus Maximus. You mention readers to watch Spartacus. Did you mean …
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Thanks for the informative description of the Circus Maximus. You mention readers to watch Spartacus. Did you mean by mistake to watch Ben Hur? I enjoyed both movies tremendously, but there was more in Ben Hur that related to the Chariot races. Maybe I was wrong, thanks anyway for the review.
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As soon as I finished the review, I told my husband what I’d written & he laughed saying that I should have said Ben Hur. So yes, my mistake sorry :)
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Is this accessible through regular admission or do you need a tour? If a tour is required, recommendations would be great!
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It is available to anyone. There is no admission fee and no organized tours.
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Anyone know where will call is? Trying to trade my voucher for tickets for Bruce Springsteen! Show starts in 15mts
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No idea sorry
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Answer by Fiona P · Jul 17, 2016
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