- The Circus Maximus was an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and entertainment venue located in the valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills of Rome, Italy.
- It was the first, the oldest, and also the largest Circus built in ancient Rome, and its structure served as a model for similar circuses across the Roman Empire.
Capacity:
- It is estimated that the Circus Maximus seating area could accommodate between 150,000 and 385,000 seats with standing room up to 480,000 spectators, making it one of the the largest stadiums by seating capacity ever designed and built.