Aurelian Walls - Gallery

Gallery

  • A southern section of the wall.

  • A restored tower

  • A section of wall near the Pyramid of Cestius.

  • The Aurelian wall by the Porta Ardeatina.

  • An interior view of the Aurelian walls near Porta San Sebastiano.

  • A restored section between towers on the wall.

  • Parts of the Roman wall and its towers have become domestic properties in Rome.

  • The 1700-year-old walls were constructed from tiled brick and concrete.

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