Servian Wall

Servian Wall

The Servian Wall is a defensive wall in Rome, built from large blocks of tufa. The wall stands 10 meters high, has a base width of 3.6 meters, and stretches 11 kilometers in length. It is said to have had 16 gates, many of which are only mentioned in historical writings. The Servian Wall is believed to be named after the sixth king of Rome, Servius Tullius. Although its outline may date back to the 6th century BC, the existing sections were likely built during the late Roman Republic, in the 4th century BC.

During the Second Punic War, the Romans used the Servian Wall to repel Hannibal, who had crossed the Alps to invade Italy. In later history, as the Roman Empire expanded, Emperor Aurelian built the larger Aurelian Walls to protect Rome. Today, several sections of the Servian Wall still survive, including the longest stretch near Termini Station and another section on the Aventine Hill.

Currently, the surviving remnants of the Servian Wall are under active maintenance and protection by the Rome municipal government. While some of the gates are still used as passages for locals, most of the wall sections are now surrounded by iron fencing to better preserve these ancient Roman ruins.

Servian Wall

Must-visit reason: One of the oldest walls in Rome

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Italy[Italy]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Lazio Region [Lazio Region]

City where the attraction is located: Rome [Rome]