104 l'ingresso antico a roma

Back in the day, the main pilgrimage route to Rome was from the north. I'll show you how they entered the city in four images. (Above: They wandered through medieval winding little streets until they came to this gate, the Porto del Popolo, originally part of the ancient Roman wall, and now on Via Flaminia.)


(Above: A little closer to the gate, you can see the beginning of the open space and a church in the distance.)


(above: Looking through the gate, you can see Ramases II obelisk, now under restoration, brought to Rome in 10 BC, with one of the three Santa Maria's in the background.)


(above: Directly inside the Porta Flaminia, we can now see Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria del Montesano. Santa Maria del Popolo is not seen in the photo, but is directly to the left. Directly behind the obelisk is the beginning of the Via del Corso, probably the most important road in Rome. You can take that street straight to the heart of the ancient world.)