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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Unveiling Rome’s Hidden Mausoleum of Sant’Elena
The ancient Mausoleum of Sant’Elena reveals a rich Roman history hidden in the Torpignattara neighborhood of Rome.
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An Unexpected Lake for a Roman Community – Part 2
Ex-Snia Park exemplifies the balance between economic development and environmental preservation, championed by community support and the protection of Lago Bullicante.
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An Unexpected Lake for a Roman Community – Part 1
An accidental lake, Lago Bullicante, formed in Ex-Snia Park after a development company hit a water vein in the 1990s. This sparked community efforts to preserve the area and its ecosystem.