Aventine Hill, Hill in Rome, Italy
Aventine Hill is one of the seven classical hills of the city, located south of the ancient center on the left bank of the Tiber. Its two summits are separated by a narrow ravine that now serves as a roadway through the area.
The elevation remained outside the sacred city boundary until 493 BC, when it was incorporated into the urban area. During the imperial period, wealthy families settled on the hill, including emperors Trajan and Hadrian.
The area transformed from a staging post for foreign influences into an aristocratic district, attracting emperors Trajan and Hadrian as residents.
Visitors reach the site on foot from Marmorata street or Circus Maximus, as no public transport runs directly onto the hill. The ascent follows various roads and paths that suit a quiet walk through the neighborhood.
Through the keyhole of the Maltese Knights' door, you can see three sovereign territories at once: Italy, Vatican City, and the Order's property. The view through the narrow opening shows the dome of Saint Peter's Basilica perfectly framed at the end of a green avenue.
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