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The Great Gymnasium of Pompeii is a rectangular-shaped structure located in the north-west area of the ancient city of Pompeii. The gym was used for physical training and for various sporting activities of citizens, such as wrestling and boxing. The structure included a large open area surrounded by porticoes and columns, with a central gym inside. The Great Gymnasium was an integral part of the social and cultural life of Pompeii.
