He president Javier Milei is traveling in Romewhere he carries out a busy agenda: yesterday he held a bilateral meeting with the prime minister, Georgia Meloniand today he will be present at the Fratelli d’Italia Atreju youth festival where he will speak in front of leaders, intellectuals and personalities of the international right. However, the presentation of the Argentine president will not be one more since it will take place in the Circus Maximus, one of the greatest architectural ruins of ancient Rome.
In detail, the stadium was one of the epicenter of the social and political life of the Roman Empire and It hosted everything from horse races to religious festivals. Located between the Aventine and Palatine mountains, this immense oval was capable of hosting hundreds of thousands of spectators, being the largest stadium in Italian antiquity.
What is the Circus Maximus, the ancient Roman stadium where Javier Milei will speak
As part of his visit to Italy, the libertarian leader will be present at the Fratelli d’Italia Atreju youth festival, which takes place in the Circus Maximus, a colossus of Roman architecture. Epicenter of ancient public lifethe Argentine president will make his speech in one of the most impressive ruins in the world.
Located between the Aventine and Palatine mountains, this immense oval was capable of hosting hundreds of thousands of spectators, making it the largest stadium in ancient times. Among the activities that were carried out inside, the following stand out: chariot races; religious festivals; commemorating military victories and holding events to strengthen social ties.
Built during the reign of Lucius Tarquinius Priscus – fifth king of the Italian city who ruled during the first half of the 6th century BC – in its heyday the stadium could accommodate up to 300,000 spectators. The sand track, measuring 600 meters long and 225 meters wide, made the Circus Maximus the largest in Rome, ahead of the Circus Flaminius and the Circus of Maxentius.
The Circus Maximus stands as a masterpiece of Roman engineering and represents a significant architectural and social evolution. Its construction, which lasted for centuries, reflects the changing needs and aspirations of Roman society.
From its origins as a simple race track, the Circus Maximus evolved into a monumental structure. Its design, with a central spina that divided the track in two, was designed to maximize the excitement and spectacle of racing.
The architecture of the Circus Maximus not only reflects the technical knowledge of the Romans, but also their vision of the world. The orientation of the circus towards the east, for examplehad religious and cosmological connotations.
Although today only ruins of the imposing Circus Maximus remain, its legacy continues to impact the collective imagination.
Javier Milei on tour in Italy: citizenship, far-right festival, cars and media participation
The President arrived in Rome, Italy on Friday and since then has carried out an intense agenda. Yesterday, Milei held a new bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister Georgia Meloni – It is the 6th time that both leaders meet – and then in the afternoon received the international Milton Friedman award.
During this Saturday, the president participated in the Fratelli d’Italia Atreju youth festival this Saturday. It will take place in the Circus Maximus under the motto: “The Italian way: concrete responses to the changing world“. Subsequently, Milei recorded her participation in the television program Quarta República, the same one she already attended in February, after which It was his audience with Pope Francis.
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On Sunday the libertarian leader’s agenda will be no less busy. First thing in the morning, the Argentine president and his sister will meet with the head of the Stellantis automotive company, John Elkann. Later, Milei will give an interview to the newspaper Líbero, known for its provocative publications and covers. After this, the delegation will return to the country, where they will arrive at the Ezeiza Airport on Monday morning.
Furthermore, the Milei’s stay in Italy had a small surprise: The Italian government granted citizenship to both of them, through an expedited route. The measure generated rejection by the opposition of Meloni’s government. After the news was announced, the deputy of the More Europe opposition party, Riccardo Magi, declared that the granting of nationality to Milei represents a “insult“and constitutes an act of”intolerable discrimination against so many young people who will only obtain it after many years“.
Source: Ambito
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