The Aurelian Walls, after losing their functional role, underwent patrimonialization in the 19th and 20th centuries, becoming a recognized historical monument. Following Rome’s proclamation as Capital and rapid urban development, early efforts emerged to preserve the Walls and their surroundings. This contribution examines proposals for an undeveloped ring around the Walls, as a last memory of the ancient pomerio and the urban landscape of villas and orchards, which survived until 1870.
Cicconi, C., D’Abate, S., Porretta, P. (2026). Roma Capitale e Mura Aureliane: il destino del pomerio dopo l’unità d’Italia. In La città crocevia. Relazioni e scambi, intersezioni e incroci nelle realtà urbane/The crossroad city. Relations and exchanges, intersections and crossing points in urban realities (pp.917-918). Torino : Aisu International.
Roma Capitale e Mura Aureliane: il destino del pomerio dopo l’unità d’Italia
C. Cicconi;P. Porretta
2026-01-01
Abstract
The Aurelian Walls, after losing their functional role, underwent patrimonialization in the 19th and 20th centuries, becoming a recognized historical monument. Following Rome’s proclamation as Capital and rapid urban development, early efforts emerged to preserve the Walls and their surroundings. This contribution examines proposals for an undeveloped ring around the Walls, as a last memory of the ancient pomerio and the urban landscape of villas and orchards, which survived until 1870.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
