The Acquedotto Claudio was begun in 38 A.D by Emperor Caligula and finished in 52 A.D by Emperor Claudius. Originally it was 69 kms long, mostly underground, and after Nero built an additional part it supplied all the water for the fourteen regions of Rome. Now the remaining portions are very much less but still impressive and once again prove the might of the Romans, especially in hydronics.
The acqueduct ruins are in Parco degli Acquedotti which is part of the Appian Way Regional Park, a 3500 hectare reserve of ancient Roman ruins which includes the catacombs. Today in Parco degli Acquedotti there were people cycling, running and exercising and only a few tourists so I guess Acquedotti Claudio is still a tourist secret.
Tonight we followed another lead from my research and ate at Al Forno della Soffitta in via Piave. Research said to get there early otherwise you would queue and wait, and that was the case for all who arrived about twenty minutes after us. This place had an agreeable balance between formal and casual and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.
Prosecco
Deep fried calzone with ricotta and ham
Shaving the prosciutto
Pasta with a calamari, sweet potato and almond sauce
Kel chose amatriciana sauce on his pasta
... and tiramisù
I had rhum babà.
What incredible work and Photos. I studied that period in Y12 Roman history!
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