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The '''Circo Massimo''' (English: ''Circus Maximus'') was the first and largest chariot-racing course located in ancient [[Rome]]. Julius Caesar ordered its construction after a dream he had, where a huge arena that could host an entire population for a race could be built. When he woke up, he named it the ultimate (or best, enormous, grand) circus. | |||
The | The Circus Maximus was firstly built solely for public entertainment and games by the Etruscan kings of Rome. After many years, Julius Caesar expanded the Circus Maximus to give enough place for 270.000 to 300.000 spectators, because of the increased popularity of Rome. The track, able to hold 12 chariots, was now 2,037 ft. (621m) in length, and 387 ft. (150m) breadth. Each race that was set here went for a total distance of about 4 miles (6.5km). | ||
The last known chariot race was held by Totila in 549, because the Circus Maximus was never used since then, most of the Circus Maximus was destroyed by nature, making big parts of the track and seats disappear. | |||
When [[Ezio Auditore]] came to Rome, the circuit has been worn of old age, and was used as a common road for horses. When Ezio Auditore came across the Templar, [[Donato Mancini]], riding here on his horse escorted by his guards, he swiftly assassinated the Templar and left the Circus Maximus without spilling anymore blood.<ref name ="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | When [[Ezio Auditore]] came to Rome, the circuit has been worn of old age, and was used as a common road for horses. When Ezio Auditore came across the Templar, [[Donato Mancini]], riding here on his horse escorted by his guards, he swiftly assassinated the Templar and left the Circus Maximus without spilling anymore blood.<ref name ="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
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==Notes and References== | ==Notes and References== | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 24 May 2011
The Circo Massimo (English: Circus Maximus) was the first and largest chariot-racing course located in ancient Rome. Julius Caesar ordered its construction after a dream he had, where a huge arena that could host an entire population for a race could be built. When he woke up, he named it the ultimate (or best, enormous, grand) circus.
The Circus Maximus was firstly built solely for public entertainment and games by the Etruscan kings of Rome. After many years, Julius Caesar expanded the Circus Maximus to give enough place for 270.000 to 300.000 spectators, because of the increased popularity of Rome. The track, able to hold 12 chariots, was now 2,037 ft. (621m) in length, and 387 ft. (150m) breadth. Each race that was set here went for a total distance of about 4 miles (6.5km). The last known chariot race was held by Totila in 549, because the Circus Maximus was never used since then, most of the Circus Maximus was destroyed by nature, making big parts of the track and seats disappear.
When Ezio Auditore came to Rome, the circuit has been worn of old age, and was used as a common road for horses. When Ezio Auditore came across the Templar, Donato Mancini, riding here on his horse escorted by his guards, he swiftly assassinated the Templar and left the Circus Maximus without spilling anymore blood.[1]
Many of members of the Cento Occhi gang practice horse riding in the Circus Maximus.
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Alternate view.
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