The Circus Maximus was the largest chariot racing stadium ever built in the Roman world. When Rome was at its peak, the stadium could house some 250,000 rowdy fans, all of whom were there to cheer their favorite team to victory.
There’s no horses or chariots now, but from 7-11 September the Circus Maximus is home to an installation called “Massimo Silenzio” that’s being staged as part of Rome’s La Notte Bianca celebrations.
Ten thousand luminous orbs turn the ex-chariot racing stadium into a celestial sea of light. Their constantly changing colors effectively erase the dusty ground of the Circus Maximus and cause you to believe that sky and firmament have changed places and that the stars are much brighter than you might ever have imagined.
The brainchild of artist Giancarlo Nero, the installation was organized with the help of ENEL, Italy’s largest power company; Zetema, a cultural projects organization, and Hfilms.
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