The Great Circus, or as the Italians used to call it, Circo Massimo, is an amazing attraction of the ancient Roman civilization that appeared before our era.
Here, at the hippodrome, competitions were held 50 times a year for many centuries. In addition to equestrian competitions, large-scale performances and battles with wild animals were organized here. But the last event that took place in the arena of the hippodrome dates back to 549. In the following years of the Middle Ages, the stone structures of the hippodrome were partially dismantled.
Unfortunately, the Great Circus in Rome at present is a vast oval-shaped clearing and ruins - parts of the path, marble punishment cells and stone stands, but even they amaze with their grandeur and grandeur.
The most convenient way to get to Circo is by metro (to the Circo Massimo station). If you are already in the center, you can walk from the Colosseum and the Roman Forum in 5-10 minutes.
Despite the fact that we were in Rome in winter, on the day of visiting Circus Massimus (lat. ), the weather was surprisingly warm. The whole territory was filled with groups of people - some were eating, others were just lying, others were sitting and talking to each other. We also decided not to lag behind the people - we settled down on the lawn heated by the sun and began to have lunch.
And what could be better than eating lasagne on Circo Massimo on New Year's Eve, then lying down and sunbathing under the warm Italian sun?
Do you want to visit Rome?
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Here, at the hippodrome, competitions were held 50 times a year for many centuries. In addition to equestrian competitions, large-scale performances and battles with wild animals were organized here. But the last event that took place in the arena of the hippodrome dates back to 549. In the following years of the Middle Ages, the stone structures of the hippodrome were partially dismantled.
Unfortunately, the Great Circus in Rome at present is a vast oval-shaped clearing and ruins - parts of the path, marble punishment cells and stone stands, but even they amaze with their grandeur and grandeur.
The most convenient way to get to Circo is by metro (to the Circo Massimo station). If you are already in the center, you can walk from the Colosseum and the Roman Forum in 5-10 minutes.
Despite the fact that we were in Rome in winter, on the day of visiting Circus Massimus (lat. ), the weather was surprisingly warm. The whole territory was filled with groups of people - some were eating, others were just lying, others were sitting and talking to each other. We also decided not to lag behind the people - we settled down on the lawn heated by the sun and began to have lunch.
And what could be better than eating lasagne on Circo Massimo on New Year's Eve, then lying down and sunbathing under the warm Italian sun?
Do you want to visit Rome?
Tours to Italy - Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua +38(044)599-46-30, +38(050)346-4599, +38(067)462-9242
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