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  AQUEDUCTS, CITY WALLS & IMPERIAL PALACES

  Posted on F j, Y by flavia in

  Eight of the eleven aqueducts that provided Ancient Rome with fresh water entered the city here Ad Spem Veterem (at the Old Hope), nowadays Porta Maggiore.  Six of them are still visible. Start the walk from the so-called Temple of Minerva Medica, IV century, the third biggest ancient dome in Rome. Continue on to the […]

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  ROMAN BATHS AND CITY WALLS

  Posted on F j, Y by flavia in

  Start this walk at the Circus Maximus, the most extensive stadium ever that could sit up to 300.000 spectators. The Appian Way originally started here in 312 BC. Walk along the Appian Way to reach the impressive walls of the well preserved Baths of Caracalla, where we learn how Ancient Romans spent their afternoons in these true leisure centers. […]

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