Attraction · Rome · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Circus of Maxentius in Rome

Circus of Maxentius is an attraction in Rome, Lazio. This place has a story in the app. 1 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby is within 1 km. Within 310 m you'll find a bench, a water point and a public toilet.

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The story

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Story · Circus of Maxentius

You're standing at the Circus of Maxentius, on the old Via Appia, a few kilometres outside the walls of Rome. This is one of the best preserved racetracks of the ancient world. Start at the west end. Those two hefty towers once held the machinery that lifted the starting gates. From there, the chariots burst out onto the track.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

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Facilities near Circus of Maxentius

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 1 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby is within 1 km.

Archaeological siteAudio story · 2 min

Circus Maximus · 4.6 km

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AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Roman Forum · 5.1 km

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