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The Colosseum, the hippodrome Circus Maximus (and 3 others), theatres, public baths, etc.

Gladiator fights are the most well-known entertainment of ancient Rome today. But, in ancient Rome, the city, the hippodrome Circus Maximus seated 250,000 people. There were also 3 smaller hippodromes. These had mostly Chariot Racing. Now, the Colosseum, which had the gladiator fights, seated 50,000 people. So, chariot racing must have been the most popular entertainment then.

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