Roman Quadrilateral, Historic district in central Turin, Italy
The Roman Quadrilateral is a historic neighborhood in central Turin with a grid of perpendicular streets arranged in regular blocks. This orderly street system descends directly from ancient Roman urban planning and still shapes how the district is organized today.
The area originated as Julia Augusta Taurinorum, a Roman military settlement founded in 28 BC with walls and four main gates. Over centuries, medieval structures layered on top of this ancient grid, creating the mixed historical landscape visible today.
Today the neighborhood thrives with local restaurants and shops that reflect how Turin's residents live and gather. The medieval street layout creates a social hub where people move through open squares and narrow passages connected by daily routines.
The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot, with pedestrian pathways connecting major streets and the Porta Palazzo market area. Plenty of restaurants and cafés throughout allow visitors to rest and sample local food while walking through.
Original Roman walls remain visible at several locations throughout the district, some standing openly and others incorporated into later buildings. These fragments reveal how the city transformed over time, with different periods layered on top of one another.
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