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The Circo Massimo (Circus Maximus), an area which was once a chariot racetrack - Rome, Lazio

The Circo Massimo (Circus Maximus), an area which was once a chariot racetrack - Rome, Lazio

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With ancient treasures, medieval towns, remote hilltop monasteries and volcanic lakes, Lazio is one of Italy's great surprise packages.

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