Wikipedia / Field of Mars
Wikipedia / Field of Mars
The term Field of Mars () goes back to antiquity, and designates an area, inside or near a city, used as a parade or exercise ground by the military.
Notable examples of places which were used for these purposes include:
Campus Martius, an area in ancient Rome
Champ de Mars, a large public space in front of the Military Academy in Paris
Field of Mars (Saint Petersburg), a square in Saint Petersburg
Modern-day examples of places which have been given this name include:
Campo Marte, a venue for military, government and equestrian events in Mexico City
Field of Mars Reserve, bushland in New South Wales, Australia
Pedion tou Areos, a large public park in Athens
Field of Mars, the military section of the Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv