EPISODE · Jan 11, 2025 · 5 MIN
48 - Porta Pia, Porta Nomentana and Aurelian Walls (eng)
from conoscere Castro Pretorio · host Pierluigi Cara
The north-eastern edge of the Castro Pretorio district is marked by the path of the ancient Roman Aurelian Walls and opens onto the new Porta Pia, commissioned by Pope Pius 4th who asked Michelangelo to build it. Three centuries later the same gate will give its name to the famous breach that will change the destiny of Rome. Cover: Author's elaboration on orthophotos from the National Geoportal of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security https://www.mase.gov.it
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The north-eastern edge of the Castro Pretorio district is marked by the path of the ancient Roman Aurelian Walls and opens onto the new Porta Pia, commissioned by Pope Pius 4th who asked Michelangelo to build it. Three centuries later the same gate will give its name to the famous breach that will change the destiny of Rome. Cover: Author's elaboration on orthophotos from the National Geoportal of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security https://www.mase.gov.it
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