Ripa in Roma in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)

Circo Massimo

Photographed by James Hulse, February 27, 2024

1. Circo Massimo Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Italian:
Regnando Vittorio Emanuele II, il Duce Benito Mussolini, gli scavi del Circo Massimo iniziarono il 21 aprile 1928 – VI, Ludovico Spada Potenziani, Governatore di Roma.

English Translation:
Reigning Vittorio Emanuele II, the Duke Benito Mussolini, the excavations of the Circus Maximus began on April 21, 1928—VI, Ludovico Spada Potenziani, Governor of Rome.

Erected by SPQR - Municipality of Rome.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Anthropology & Archaeology. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1928.

Location. 41° 53.095′ N, 12° 29.316′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Ripa. It is at the intersection of Viale Aventino and Via del Circo Massimo on Viale Aventino. The marker is located on the south end of the Circus Maximus Archaeological Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roma, Lazio 00186, Italy. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Schengen Area,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in

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what was once the Byzantine Empire

and specifically also the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le Latrine / The Latrines (here, next to this marker); Il Fornice XII / Vaulted Chamber XII (here, next to this marker); L'Età Moderna / The Modern Age (a few steps from this marker); L'Emiciclo / The Hemicycle (within shouting distance of this marker); Il Mulino e le Macine / The Mill and the Millstones (within shouting distance of this marker); La Torre della Moletta / The Moletta Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Frammenti Dell'Arco di Tito / Fragments From the Arch of Titus (within shouting distance of this marker); L'Arco di Tito / The Arch of Titus (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roma.

More about this marker. There is a small entry fee to visit the Circus Maximus Archaeological Site.

Also see . . . Circus Maximus. Wikipedia

The Circus Maximus (Latin for "largest circus"; Italian: Circo Massimo) is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue in Rome, Italy.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 27, 2024

2. Circo Massimo Marker
In the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire. It measured 621 m (2,037 ft) in length and 118 m (387 ft) in width and could accommodate over 150,000 spectators. In its fully developed form, it became the model for circuses throughout the Roman Empire.

(Submitted on February 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Circo Massimo Marker along the lower level walkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 27, 2024

3. The view of the Circo Massimo Marker along the lower level walkway

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.