I have been reading the book “A Traveller in Rome” (written in the 1950s) and he mentions a wall in Rome that he walks on, with the south part being especially nice. Does anyone know where this might be and how much of a walk there is?
Thanks!
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Forest Grove, OR
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You can go to Porta San Sebastiano and the Museo delle Mura and access portions. I am not sure how extended the section is. You will find the Aurelian Walls — the wall surrounding the City built in the 3rd century — popping up all over the city as many sections survive, though most cannot be walked ON.
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Colorado Mountains, USA
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There are scattered remnants of the walls in Rome, but they’re archeological remains, and protected from tourist foot traffic - look but don’t touch. However, on the southern end of the historical center of Rome, there’s also the Porta San Paolo, a huge gate in the southern wall of Ancient Rome. Inside the gate structure is a small museum, the Museo della Via Ostiense. You can get inside the wall gate structure, which looks like a castle, so you’re within the wall, but not strolling atop it. It’s free, but check the hours.