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Rome reopens Via Sannio gardens after 8 years of Metro C works

By: Wanted in Rome

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19 Feb, 2021

Via Sannio gardens reopen to the public.

Rome has reopened the gardens on Via Sannio, in the city's S. Giovanni district, after years of construction works for the Metro C project.

The large public gardens, completely renovated, were opened on 18 February by the capital's mayor Virginia Raggi.

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The 9,500-sqm green area is located in the shadow of the ancient Aurelian Walls, between the Via Sannio markets and the Basilica of S. Giovanni in Laterano.

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The gardens include a playground, new cypress trees and a display of archaeological finds made during excavation works for Rome's third subway.

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Oggi abbiamo aperto al pubblico i nuovi Giardini di via Sannio, un grande spazio completamente rinnovato e riqualificato a due passi dalla Basilica di San Giovanni. Restituiamo così al quartiere un luogo prezioso che dona un nuovo volto a tutta la zona: https://t.co/krXMg2aYa0 pic.twitter.com/0GaeJ4N0L6
— Virginia Raggi (@virginiaraggi) February 18, 2021