I cd "Giganti dell'acqua" di Porta Furba

I'm adding this site back to Maps (with its FIRST review) because there's no point in removing it—I'll add it back and earn more points—and above all, no one will be able to erase the beauty of this site, which offered me one of the most evocative visits I've ever had. What am I talking about? The so-called "Water Giants," that is, the stretch of aqueduct that, having been built on now private land, has retained some majestic features that make it dominate the rest of the aqueduct. These are actually three overlapping aqueducts (Claudius, Anio Novus, and Felice) that were restored in the 1990s but have remained intact since the Felice Aqueduct was added, as this stretch has not undergone any further modifications (an extremely rare condition for an ancient monument of this size). It's not normally open to the public, as it's located within the Bank of Italy's Sports Center. However, the synergy between the Bank of Italy (and the significant resources it made available) and the Capitoline Superintendency enabled a long and complex restoration project that halted the aqueduct's deterioration, highlighting its ancient layers and restoring the landscape in which it was originally located. Furthermore, it was during the 1993 restoration work that a beautiful Roman road, in excellent condition, was accidentally discovered, while a survey was being conducted to assess the aqueduct's foundations. The aqueduct's eastern side is also unique because its location allows, at certain times of day, the structure to be admired as the sun's rays pass through it, making it appear as if it were naturally illuminated from within the arches. You'll also find the remains of a Renaissance structure that once stood against the walls but was later removed. An absolute must-see on the rare visits that are organized. Looking for useful info? Then leave a like and check out other reviews about Rome and beyond.