title: Field of Mars
text: # Field of Mars
  
  The term Field of Mars (Latin: Campus Martius) 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
  