One of Via Appia Antica’s signature sights, this is the enormous 4th-century palace of the emperor Maxentius. The greenfield complex is centered on three main constructions: the villa itself, a mausoleum, and a circus. Most impressive are the well-preserved remains of the 10,000-seat chariot racetrack, the Circo di Massenzio. Nearby, the Mausoleo di Romolo was built for Maxentius’ 17-year-old son, Romulus. The huge mausoleum was originally crowned with a large dome and surrounded by an imposing colonnade, parts of which are still visible.
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