EPISODE · Mar 16, 2025 · 4 MIN
57/58 - Barracks in the ancient Castra Praetoria (eng)
from conoscere Castro Pretorio · host Pierluigi Cara
The quadrangular area in the north-eastern sector of the Castro Pretorio district in Roman times was the seat of the Castra Paetoria where the main body of the imperial guard resided: the Praetorian Guard. Even today the area is largely used for military purposes and is home to the Macao Barracks and the Pio IX Barracks.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 quadrangular area in the north-eastern sector of the Castro Pretorio district in Roman times was the seat of the Castra Paetoria where the main body of the imperial guard resided: the Praetorian Guard. Even today the area is largely used for military purposes and is home to the Macao Barracks and the Pio IX Barracks.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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