Reconstructed View of the Circus Maximus

Reconstructed View of the Circus Maximus

An artist's detailed reconstructed illustration of the Circus Maximus.

For the Roman who did not care for blood, the Circus Maximus provided the thrill of the race. Single horse races, chariot races, and even attempted riding of wild animals brought the audiences to the Circus. With a seating capacity between 150,000-250,000, the Circus also provided the site for religious games as well.

Banister Fletcher

Fletcher, Banister. A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method. Sixth edition, rewritten and enlarged. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1921, p. 105. Provided courtesy of Allan Kohl.

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