Janiculum walls, Defensive wall at Janiculum Hill, Rome, Italy.
Janiculum walls are a fortification that extends from Porta Portese to Piazza del Sant'Uffizio, taking advantage of the elevated position of Janiculum Hill. Several towers and gates are positioned along its course, interrupting the defensive structure.
Pope Urban VIII had this fortification built in 1641 by architect Marcantonio De Rossi to protect Rome. The work was completed within two years.
The wall was a key location during the 1849 conflicts where Roman fighters stood against French troops. This place still shows traces of those struggles that mattered for Italy's path to unity.
Various sections of the wall are accessible to visitors today and offer views of the old defensive structure. Porta San Pancrazio is one of the access points to explore the site.
The fortification combines building elements from different periods, including travertine aediculae and memorial plaques that document military events. This mix shows how the structure was changed and expanded over time.
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