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Circus of Maxentius
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Part of the Villa of Maxentius complex, at Via Appia Antica 153, with the palace, the circus and the dynastic mausoleum known as the Tomb of Romulus. It is the only Roman circus preserved in all its architectural parts. In the mausoleum, circular and set within a colonnaded courtyard, Romulus, son of Maxentius, was buried.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Circus of Maxentius: 2 missions
- Walk the circus from the carceres to the triumphal gateWalk along the track from the starting gates (carceres) to the Porta Triunfal, imagining a race.
- Walk around the Mausoleum of RomulusVisit the circular mausoleum in its courtyard with columns, aligned with the Appian Way.
Near Circus of Maxentius
Tomb of Caecilia Metella309 m awayBasilica of St Sebastian at the Catacombs579 m awayArdeatine Caves1.0 km awayCatacombs of St Callixtus1.1 km awayCaffarella Park1.2 km awayCatacombs of Domitilla1.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Circus of Maxentius?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.