Aurelian Walls (Rome, 3rd century AD)

It is the first line of legendary city walls in Rome, built in response to invasions and internal unrest. Two thousand years later, we find modern travelers navigating by its well-preserved sections.

The Aurelian Walls, built in Rome in the 3rd century AD, were the first of its kind, replacing the earlier Servian Wall built in the 4th century BC. They were the most significant walls in their time, as they were built in response to a series of crises, including wars with tribes like the Juthungi and Vandals. Despite multiple additions, alterations, and repairs over the centuries, many sections of the walls have survived to this day, including the Muro Torto, Corso d'Italia, Castro Pretorio, Porta San Giovanni, Porta Ardeatina, Porta Ostiense, Porta San Pancrazio, and their corresponding gates.

These remains are great examples of the engineering skills of the Imperial Roman period and serve as a testament to the city's rich history. Modern travelers navigating Rome can still find the well-preserved sections of the walls, and it is said that the taxis calculate fares based on points within the Aurelian Walls.

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Aurelian Walls (Rome, 3rd century AD)

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