Opened in 1937, the Cinecittà studios represent a piece of history of the Italian and international film industry. The impressive complex covers about 400,000 square meters in an array of tree-lined avenues, landscapes, scenery and monumental beauty, with 19 indoor studios and numerous temporary outdoor sets for various film and television productions.
With its 80 years of history, the so-called “dream factory”, considered the Italian Hollywood, has seen the birth of masterpieces such as La dolce vita, Amarcord and Vacanze Romane. Here were born the great American kolossals such as Ben Hur, Quo Vadis? and Cleopatra. The Cinecittà Studios are open to the public with the project Cinecittà si Mostra that allows you to visit the exhibition routes and permanent sets such as Ancient Rome, Jerusalem and 15th century Florence.
CINECITTÀ STUDIOS
VILLA DEI QUINTILI
Set in the scenic setting of Via Appia Antica, Villa dei Quintili is a large residential complex from the imperial era, located within one of the most beautiful archaeological sites of Rome: the Archaeological Park of Via Appia Antica. With its imposing architecture and scattered ruins, the Villa extends over 24 hectares of greenery, between the fifth mile of the Appia Antica and the Via Appia Nuova. In the past, because of its vastness, it was called “Roma Vecchia” (Old Rome). The Villa is composed of five main structures: a large nymphaeum, a racecourse garden, a stadium, a residential area and two thermal baths.
Refined and extraordinarily beautiful, it was built in the middle of the second century AD by the rich Quintili brothers, both consuls under Marcus Aurelius (151 AD). Later it became imperial property.
VILLA DEI QUINTILI
Set in the scenic setting of Via Appia Antica, Villa dei Quintili is a large residential complex from the imperial era, located within one of the most beautiful archaeological sites of Rome: the Archaeological Park of Via Appia Antica. With its imposing architecture and scattered ruins, the Villa extends over 24 hectares of greenery, between the fifth mile of the Appia Antica and the Via Appia Nuova. In the past, because of its vastness, it was called “Roma Vecchia” (Old Rome). The Villa is composed of five main structures: a large nymphaeum, a racecourse garden, a stadium, a residential area and two thermal baths.
Refined and extraordinarily beautiful, it was built in the middle of the second century AD by the rich Quintili brothers, both consuls under Marcus Aurelius (151 AD). Later it became imperial property.
PARK OF THE AQUADUCTS
Located in the Appio Claudio district, the Park of Aquaducts is an integral part of the Appia Antica Regional Park, a protected area established in 1988, which also includes the Caffarella valley and the archaeological area of Via Latina.
With an area of about 240 hectares, the Park of the Aquaducts is one of the green lungs of the capital. It owes its name to the presence of six Roman aqueducts and the Felice aqueduct, built between 1585 and 1587 at the behest of Pope Sixtus V. The archaeological area houses the Casale Roma Vecchia, dating back to the 13th century, and the remains of the so-called “Villa dei Sette Bassi” (2nd century AD), which belonged to Settimio Basso, prefect of Rome under the emperor Settimio Severo.
APPIA ANTICA
Also known as Regina Viarium, the Appian Way is the oldest of the Roman roads. The street takes its name from the censor Appio Claudio Cieco, who in 312 BC extended the route that connected Rome to the Alban Hills, until you reach the city of Capua. The extension works continued in the following centuries, to connect the city with the port of Brindisi, crossroads for trade with Greece and the East.
At number 110 of the Appia Antica there are the Catacombs of San Callisto, a cemetery nucleus dating back to the first Christian communities. At the third mile of the historic street stands the Basilica of San Sebastiano, also known as Basilica Apostolorum, from which you can access the vast complex of the Catacombs of San Sebastiano. Not far away are the ruins of the Villa of Maxentius, emperor from 306 to 312, the dynastic mausoleum dedicated to his son Romulus and the mausoleum of Cecilia Metella.
APPIA ANTICA
Also known as Regina Viarium, the Appian Way is the oldest of the Roman roads. The street takes its name from the censor Appio Claudio Cieco, who in 312 BC extended the route that connected Rome to the Alban Hills, until you reach the city of Capua. The extension works continued in the following centuries, to connect the city with the port of Brindisi, crossroads for trade with Greece and the East.
At number 110 of the Appia Antica there are the Catacombs of San Callisto, a cemetery nucleus dating back to the first Christian communities. At the third mile of the historic street stands the Basilica of San Sebastiano, also known as Basilica Apostolorum, from which you can access the vast complex of the Catacombs of San Sebastiano. Not far away are the ruins of the Villa of Maxentius, emperor from 306 to 312, the dynastic mausoleum dedicated to his son Romulus and the mausoleum of Cecilia Metella.
CAPANNELLE HIPPODROME
Historical riding facility, for over 130 years it has hosted the Derby, the most important equestrian event in Italy. The first Capannelle Racecourse was created in 1881 to regularise horse racing and bring Italian programmes into line with European ones. The area was so named for the presence of some huts typical of the Roman countryside. In 1926 the new Capannelle Hippodrome was inaugurated, an admirable example of technique and architecture.
In addition to hosting some of the most prestigious events related to the world of horse racing, the Hippodrome is the official venue of the Rock in Roma, which every summer sees the performance of some of the most representative artists of the Italian and international music scene.
