Aurelian wall by Porta San Sebastiano, Rome
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| RIBApix ref no |
RIBA113088 |
| Artist/Photographer | Smith, Edwin (1912-1971)
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| Country | Italy |
| City | Rome |
| Subject Date | 0275 |
| Image Date | 1970 |
| View | Exterior |
| Medium | Photoprint |
| Library Reference | ESP/ROM/35 |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Colour / B&W |
Black and white |
| Credit |
Edwin Smith / RIBA Collections
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| Notes |
NOTES:
The Aurelian walls were built between 271 and 274 AD and originally encircled the seven hills of Rome. Altered and heightened over time, they remained a significance defence and determined the boundary of the city up until the 19th century.
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Subject tags
fortifications, walls