- The Circus Flaminius was a large circular area located to the south of the Campus Martius and to the north of Tiber Island in Rome.
- It was created in 220 BCE, according to Varro. It is no longer in existence.
Description
- It was possibly paved by Augustus (27 BCE-14 CE).
- Under Tiberius, in 15 and 19 CE, Monumental Arches were added to the northern and southern entrances.
- It had fallen into disuse by the fifth century CE and the area was built over in later centuries.
Use
- It was used for displays during Roman Triumphs.
- The only Roman Games held here were the Taurian Games, celebrated every five years from 140-160 CE under Antoninus Pius.
- It was also used as a market and for Roman Assemblies to conduct their voting.
- It is unlikely that Chariot Races were held in the Circus Flaminius as these were held in the better equipped and already established venue of the Circus Maximus.
Piazza Costaguti, a possible location of the Circus Flaminius