Monti in Roma in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
I Fori Imperiali Dal Medioevo a Oggi
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The Imperial Fora From the Middle Ages to the Present
Via Alessandrina (1584)
Photographed by James Hulse, June 24, 2023
1. I Fori Imperiali Dal Medioevo a Oggi / The Imperial Fora From the Middle Ages to the Present Marker
Nella seconda metà del XVI secolo il cardinale Michele Bonelli (1541-1598), nipote di papa Pio V (1566-1572), avviò la sistemazione urbanistica di una vasta area dei Fori Imperiali, allora caratterizzata da gruppi di edifici separati da orti e da ampi spazi verdi. Fu realizzato un ordinato sistema viario che faceva capo a una nuova strada, aperta nel 1584 e lunga più di 400 metri, chiamata "Alessandrina" in onore del cardinale, che era nato in provincia di Alessandria in Piemonte e che era per questo soprannominato "l'Alessandrino". Così, anche l'intero quartiere che si sviluppò negli anni successivi intorno alla nuova Via fu detto "Alessandrino". Via Alessandrina era fiancheggiata da chiese e abitazioni, scomparse a seguito della demolizione del quartiere realizzata dal regime fascista tra il 1924 e il 1932 per l'apertura di Via dell'Impero (oggi Via dei Fori Imperiali). La strada è oggi completamente decontestualizzata dal suo originario e popoloso tessuto abitativo e il suo tracciato superstite divide i Fori di Augusto, di Nerva e di Traiano rendendone difficile la comprensione. pur costituendo un punto di vista
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(Foto #1) Veduta generale della demolizioni del collezione Quartiere Alessandrino nel 1932: A) Piazza Venezia B) Via dell'Impero (Oggi Via dei Fori Imperiali) C) Via Alessandrina
(Foto #2) Maria Barosso, Demolizioni del tratto di Via Alessandrina verso i Mercati di Traiano - 1929 (Museo di Roma)
(Foto #3) Via Alessandrina prima della demolizioni - 1932
In the second half of the 16th century the cardinal Michele Bonelli (1541-1598), nephew of pope Pius V (1566-1572), initiated the city planning in a huge area of the Imperial Fora, which was then characterized by the presence of groups of buildings, separated by gardens and large green areas. It was thus made a new street system pivoted to a new straight road opened in 1584 and over 400 meters long. This new road (Italian: Via) was named “Alessandrina" after his builder: the cardinal was in fact nicknamed "Alessandrino" for he was born nearby Alessandria in the Piedmont region. Also the entire neighborhood (Italian: Quartiere) that grew in later years around the road was named "Alessandrino" in honor of cardinal Bonelli. The churches and houses that flanked both sides of Via Alessandrina were demolished on the occasion of the excavations
Photographed by James Hulse, June 24, 2023
2. The view of the archaeological ruins of the Imperial Fora from the marker
Captions
(Photo #1) General view of the demolitions carried out in 1932 in the Quartiere Alessandrino neighborhood: A) Piazza Venezia B) Via dell'Impero (modern Via dei Fori Imperiali) C) Via Alessandrina
(Photo #2) Maria Barosso, Demolition of the Via Alessandrina stretch towards the Trajan's Markets - 1929 (Museo di Roma)
(Photo #3) Via Alessandrina before the demolitions - 1932
Erected by Roma and Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1584.
Location. 41° 53.637′ N, 12° 29.191′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Monti. It is at the intersection
Photographed by James Hulse, June 24, 2023
3. The view of the Via Alessandrina and marker
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Foro di Augusto (2 a.C.) / Forum of Augustus (2 B.C.) (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Foro di Augusto (2 a.C.) / Forum of Augustus (2 B.C.) (within shouting distance of this marker); Foro di Traiano (112-113, d.C.) / Forum of Trajan (112-113 A.D.) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Foro di Cesare / Forum of Caesar (about 90 meters away); Foro di Nerva / Forum of Nerva (about 90 meters away); Fori Imperiali/ The Imperial Fora (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Foro di Cesare / Forum of Caesar (about 120 meters away); Foro di Traiano (112-113 d.C.) / Forum of Trajan (112-113 A.D.) (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roma.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
