Leaf 83 - Circus Maximus

Lauro, Giacomo

Andrea Fei, Roma, 1625

1625

Rome (Italy) -- Antiquities.

Circus -- Rome.

Rome (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.

Circus Maximus

Circus Maximus. The Roman circus was designed for chariot races, though other events were held in these arenas.

The Circus Maximus was located between the Aventine and Palatine Hills and may have been established as early as sixth century BC by Tarquinius Priscus. Upgrades such as starting gates and turning posts were made on a number of occasions throughout the years. In 7 BC, it was described as one of the most beautiful structures in Rome. It was large measuring 2,037 feet long by 387 feet wide and could seat up to 150,000 people.

The verso of this leaf contains text in three languages with page title in Italian:

Leaf 83 Recto and Verso.

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Splendore dell'antica Roma, by Giacomo Lauro, in Roma: Nell Stamperia di Andrea Fei, l'anno del Giubileo MDCXXV [1625]

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Circus Maximus

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