HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsTuro Aventi
Italy
The Aventine, one of the seven hills of Rome, was once a suburb of the ancient Roman city before becoming an important centre of Christian worship. Today it is still a place for a pleasant walk away from the noise of the modern city below.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Aventine Hill, known in antiquity as the 'Mons Aventinus.' This is the southernmost of Rome's seven original hills and has long been a place of retreat, mystery, and aristocratic quiet. While the Palatine Hill was…
Listen in the app2Arriving by Turo: The Logistics of Modern Rome
As we stand at our drop-off point near the base of the hill, it is worth considering the logistics of modern travel that brought us here. Utilizing Turo—a service often described as the 'Airbnb for cars'—represents a significant…
Listen in the app3The Orange Garden: Giardino degli Aranci
Our first stop is the Giardino degli Aranci, or the Orange Garden, officially known as Parco Savello. This beautiful walled garden was designed in 1932 by architect Raffaele de Vico on the site of the ancient Savelli family…
Listen in the app4Santa Sabina: Paleo-Christian Majesty
Just a few steps from the Orange Garden stands the Basilica of Santa Sabina all'Aventino, one of the most beautiful and best-preserved early Christian basilicas in the world. Built in the 5th century (around 422 AD) by Peter of…
Listen in the app5The Knights of Malta: The Famous Keyhole
Continuing to the end of the Via di Santa Sabina, we reach the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta. This square, designed in 1765 by the famous architect and engraver Giovanni Battista Piranesi, is a masterclass in Neoclassical…
Listen in the app6Sant'Anselmo and the Aventine Monasteries
The Aventine Hill is often called the 'Hill of Churches and Monasteries,' and nowhere is this more evident than at Sant'Anselmo all'Aventino. This complex, which includes a church, a monastery, and a pontifical university, is the…
Listen in the app7Sant'Alessio: Legend and Stone
Our final stop on the hill is the Basilica of Santi Bonifacio ed Alessio. This church is dedicated to Saint Alexius, a 5th-century noble who, according to legend, left his wealthy family on his wedding night to live as a beggar…
Listen in the app8Final Reflections: The Silence and the Scenery
As we conclude our exploration of the Aventine Hill, we find ourselves reflecting on the unique blend of ancient history, aristocratic seclusion, and modern mobility that defines this site. We have walked the same paths as…
Listen in the app9Closing
Our visit to the Aventine Hill comes to a close here among the umbrella pines and ancient monasteries. We have traversed the heights of the 'aristocratic hill,' peered through the keyhole of history, and explored the…
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What is Turo Aventi?
Turo Aventi is a place in Italy with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8825, 12.4776 |
| Last updated |
