Urban Park · 360° Video · Historic

Circo Massimo

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Rome Circo Massimo / Long View | 360° VR | 1001-01

Long ViewAn immersive 360° VR experience at Circo Massimo (Circus Maximus) in Rome, looking along the long, open basin and its sloping grassy banks. The former chariot-racing ground lies between the Palatine and Aventine hills and is now a public open space within the historic city. Filmed during summer 2025.

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About this space

Circo Massimo occupies a long valley between Rome’s Palatine and Aventine hills. The former chariot-racing ground now forms a large open space within the historic city, with archaeological remains at its southeastern end.

Details
Designer
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Location
Rome, Italy
Period
Historic
Type
Urban Park
Site area
600 × 140 m (historic circus dimensions)
Captured
Summer 2025
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