Aventine Hill

Aventine Hill

Aventine Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Rome on which the ancient city was built. It became part of the city itself long after Rome's founding. The ancient Greek geographer Strabo believed that Aventine Hill was incorporated into Rome by its fourth king, Ancus Marcius (640–616 BC), to strengthen the city's defenses and protect it from invasions. Roman mythology holds that Aventine Hill was integrated into the city during the reign of its sixth king, Servius Tullius, in the mid-6th century BC, when the Servian Wall was constructed. Many scholars believe the wall was built after Rome's sack by the Gauls in 387 BC.

During the Roman Kingdom and early Republic, Aventine Hill was a suburban area. It wasn’t until 456 BC, when a law was passed allowing plebeians to own property on the hill, that the city began expanding beyond the original walls to include Aventine Hill and the Campus Martius. This expansion made Rome more vulnerable to Gallic invasions, prompting the construction of new walls that enclosed the newly developed areas, including Aventine Hill. During the Fascist era, following the murder of Giacomo Matteotti, many opposition representatives retreated to this hill. The so-called "Aventine Secession" marked the end of their presence and political activity in parliament. Today, the hill is an elegant residential district rich in architectural character.

Aventine Hill

Reason to visit: One of Rome’s most famous Seven Hills

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]