Via Cavour

Welcome to Via Cavour, one of Rome's most significant urban arteries, a street that serves as a literal and metaphorical bridge between the nineteenth-century aspirations of a newly unified Italy and the ancient heart of the…

As we begin our descent down Via Cavour from the direction of Termini, we are walking through the architectural manifestation of the 'Third Rome'. This section of the street represents the post-1870 era, when the Italian…

We have now reached the midpoint of Via Cavour, near the intersection that leads toward the Suburra. In antiquity, this was the most densely populated, vibrant, and notorious district of Rome. …

Just off Via Cavour, you will find a picturesque set of stairs passing under a dark, ivy-covered archway—these are the Borgia Steps. Though named after the infamous Renaissance family who lived nearby, these steps follow a much…

A short walk from Via Cavour brings us into the Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, the social and spiritual heart of the Monti district. This square is a quintessential Roman space, centered around a graceful fountain designed in…

As we move closer to the end of Via Cavour, we turn down Via Baccina, a street that likely follows an ancient Roman route leading directly into the Forum area. This narrow lane is the epitome of the Monti district's charm, with…

We have reached the dramatic conclusion of Via Cavour, where the 19th-century city meets the heart of the Roman Empire. As you stand at the intersection with the Largo Corrado Ricci, named after the archaeologist who led the…

Our journey down Via Cavour concludes here, at the threshold of the Roman Forum. Over the course of this two-kilometer walk, we have traveled through time, moving from the industrial and political bustle of the 19th-century…