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The Circus Maximus (Latin for "largest circus"; Italian: Circo Massimo) is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue in Rome, Italy. In the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire .
The city of Rome had several; its main centre was the Circus Maximus which developed on the natural slopes and valley (the Vallis Murcia) between the Palatine Hill and Aventine Hill. [49] It had a vast seating capacity; Boatwright estimates this as 150,000 before its rebuilding under Julius Caesar, and 250,000 under Trajan.
Venues with a capacity of 40,000 or more are included. Horse racing venues by capacity ... Circus Maximus: 270,000 (est.) Rome: Roman Empire: 103 Hippodrome of ...
Venues with a capacity of 1,000 or higher are included. List. Albania. Opened Venue ... Circus Maximus: 150,000 2008 Stadio del tennis di Roma: 10,500 1963 Teatro ...
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Track lengths may vary from the 245 m of the circus at Gerasa (Jordan), to the 621 m of the Circus Maximus (Italy). The alternative comparative dimension is that of seating capacity. This is much more complex to measure as it requires that the dimensions of the original vertical and horizontal extent of the inclined seating be re-established.
Dubbed the “Circus Maximus” tour, Scott will play his first show in Charlotte on Oct. 11 and will continue through North America, ending with a Dec. 29 stop in Toronto. The tour will also …
A 1985 expansion of the property included the erection of the 1600-seat Circus Maximus Showroom, replacing the 440-seat Cabaret Theater. Both venues have hosted names such as Carrie Underwood , Diana Ross , Liza Minnelli , Mary J. Blige , Buddy Hackett , Ann-Margret , Paul Anka , Lionel Richie , Tina Turner , Donny and Marie Osmond , and Celine ...