Janiculum walls, Defensive wall at Janiculum Hill, Rome, Italy.
The Janiculum walls extend from Porta Portese to Piazza del Sant'Uffizio, incorporating towers and gates along the Janiculum Hill elevation.
Pope Urban VIII commissioned architect Marcantonio De Rossi to build these fortifications in 1641, completing the construction within two years to protect Rome.
The walls served as a military stronghold during the 1849 conflicts between French forces and Roman Republic militias, highlighting Italian unification struggles.
Multiple sections of the walls remain accessible for visits, with Porta San Pancrazio offering entry points to explore the defensive structure.
The fortification integrates architectural elements from different periods, including travertine aediculae and commemorative plaques documenting military events.
Location: Rome
Part of: Aurelian Walls
Website: http://sovraintendenzaroma.it
GPS coordinates: 41.88552,12.46206
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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