Discovering Torpignattara: A Guide to Hidden Rome

Jinamai Joseph explores Rome’s Torpignattara neighborhood and the surrounding area, offering a rare glimpse, in English, of this often overlooked part of the Eternal City.
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A Historical Walk Through Via del Mandrione and the Clement Fountain
Mandrione Road in Torpignattara, Rome, combines ancient and cultural history.
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Celebrating a Local Hero at Festa of Circo Principessa 2024
The annual Festival of Circo Principessa honors Ciro Principessa, a Torpignattara hero murdered by fascists in 1979. This lively June event in Rome celebrates his legacy.
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Exploring History and Community at Rome’s Alexandrina Aqueduct
In the heart of Rome’s Torpignattara neighborhood, the ancient Alexandrina Aqueduct, built in AD 226, stands amidst a vibrant community park, blending historical and community living.