Servian Wall, Rome
The Servian Wall was the first wall around Rome, built around the 3rd Century BC.
The Servian Wall was the first wall around Rome, built around the 3rd Century BC. This well-preserved section gives a good opportunity to see the construction methods used at that time, involving the use of blocks of tufa rock.
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About Servian Wall
Via di Sant' Anselmo
Servian Wall and Nearby Sights on Map
Aventine Hill
Aventine Hill is the southernmost of the Seven Hills of Rome, on the east bank of the Tiber
Basilica of Santa Sabina
A 5th Century basilica, simply and attractively decorated
Parco Savello
Parco Savello is the name of the grounds and orange grove next to the Santa Sabina church at the top of the Aventino and also where you have one of the best views of the city
Santa Maria in Cosmedin
The Santa Maria in Cosmedin is an 8th century minor basilica that is known for being the home of La Bocca della Verità or Mouth of Truth
Mouth of Truth
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Testaccio
Testaccio is the 20th rione of Rome, but the number one neighborhood when it comes to delectable culinary offerings
Porta San Paolo
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Piazza Bocca della Verita
In addition to Santa Maria in Cosmedin there is a lot to be seen around this piazza
Protestant Cemetery
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Circus Maximus
The contours of the ancient stadium, first built in the 6th Century B