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Circus of Maxentius
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- Name
- Circus of Maxentius
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- Circo di Massenzio
- Country:
- Italy
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 300AD - 399AD
- City/Town:
- Rome
- Figure:
- Maxentius
- Resorts:
- Rome,
- Related:
- Circus Maximus, Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella,
Via Appia Antica, Villa dei Quintili,
about Circus of Maxentius
The Circus of Maxentius (Circo di Massenzio), in southern Rome may have been much smaller than the Circus Maximus in its day in Ancient Rome – only holding approximately 10,000 spectators – but today it has its revenge by being far better preserved that its grander counterpart.
Located on the famous Via Appia, the Circus of Maxentius was built sometime during the reign of the Emperor Maxentius (306-312 BC). Some say that the reason for its excellent preservation was the fact that it was barely used, if at all.
Today, some of the structures in the complex of which the Circus of Maxentius formed a part still stand, together with its central dividing line – spina - and its entrance towers. It would have been the site of the villa of Maxentius. The site is still under excavation, but is open to the public.
Just as empires rise and fall so do entry fees and opening hours! While we work as hard as we can to ensure the information provided here about Circus of Maxentius is as accurate as possible, the changing nature of certain elements mean we can't absolutely guarantee that these details won't become a thing of the past. If you know of any information on this page that needs updating you can add a comment above or now.
contact details
Address: Via Appia Antica, 153, Rome, Italy
Phone: 06 4288 8888
E-Mail: info@villadimassenzio.it
useful information
Directions:
The Circus of Maxentius is located in the southern suburbs of Rome. At the bus stop next to (50 metres away from) Circo Massimo metro station take bus 118 towards Lagonegro and get off at Basilica S. Sebastiano (11 stops). The site is a short walk from here (150 metres or so).
Ticket Information:
The Circus of Maxentius is open daily except Mondays, 9am-1pm (ticket office to noon). Closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan, 1 May. Entry costs €3 (€1.50 reduced).
Links:
http://www.villadimassenzio.it/museo/
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