Hippodrome of Constantinople
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The Hippodrome was the great racetrack of the city of Constantinople and was connected to the no longer extant imperial palace. At about 450 m in length, the Hippodrome once accommodated about 100,000 spectators.
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Place type:
circus, monument
Makes a connection with:
Constantinopolis
Has a connection with:
Obelisk of Theodosius