Esquilino in Roma in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Cobblestone
Guerre, catastrofi e pandemie caratterizzano sempre di più il nostro secolo. Le mondiali economie sono sempre più legate a fenomeni imprevedibili e decisamente poco controllabili. In un contesto cosi complesso, in un mondo che fino a pochi mesi fa puntava sulla globalizzazione, sulle economie di scala e sul progresso a tutti i costi, oggi il mondo si è fermato. Roma e la sua identità, la sua grande storia, una radice da un potenziale irrefrenabile, ma che invece di crescere, oggi, la sua precarietà è ormai nota. Il passaggio di consegna tra passato e presente è ormai interrotto. Presente sinonimo di passaggio, deve lavorare nel risaldare il cordone tra le due parti, dando la possibilità di tramandare l'identità, le conoscenze, le esperienze, nel futuro.
Il sampietrino un oggetta iconico, rappresenta questa situazione di rottura tra i tempi, il fatto di non essere più contemporaneo, più adatto, allo scorrere del tempo. L'azione del presente è trovare quella trasformazione capace di mantenere l'identità. Cosi. da Sampietrino a SAMPIETRONE. Cambia destinazione d'uso mantenendo la sua forma, colore, identità.
La trasformazione di concetto porta il sampietrino ad essere fruibile nel presente.
[English translation of Italian text:]
The Order of Architects of Rome, continuing its long sociocultural journey of recent years aimed at fully enhancing the professional work of architects, in conjunction with agreements with institutions and associations that promote the profession of architecture, has decided to improve the usability of the outdoor spaces managed by the Aquario Romano, in conjunction with the SPAM initiative, in collaboration with the Il Valore delle Idee Association, with the support of LABO Architects & Inventors.
Wars, catastrophes, and pandemics increasingly characterize our century. Global economies are increasingly tied to unpredictable and decidedly uncontrollable phenomena. In such a complex context, in a world that until a few months ago focused on globalization, economies of scale, and progress at all costs, today the world has come to a standstill.
Rome and its identity, its great history, a root with unstoppable potential, but instead of growing, today its precariousness is now well known. The handover between past and present is now interrupted. Present, synonymous with transition, must work to strengthen the connection between the two, enabling the transmission of identity, knowledge, and experiences into the future.
The cobblestone, an iconic object, represents this rupture between time, the fact that it is no longer contemporary, no longer suited to the passage of time. The action of the present is to find the transformation capable of maintaining its identity. Thus, from Sampietrino to SAMPIETRONE. It changes its intended use while maintaining its shape, color, and identity.
The transformation of concept makes the cobblestone usable in the present.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 41° 53.884′ N, 12° 30.159′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Esquilino. It is on Piazza Manfredo Fanti. The marker is in Piazza Manfredo Fanti, a short distance from the Acquario Romano. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Piazza Manfredo Fanti 47, Roma, Lazio 00185, Italy. Touch for directions.
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: Archetipo Cosmico (a few steps from this marker); Acquario Romano / Mura Serviane (within shouting distance of this marker); Enrico Fermi (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Le Terme di Diocleziano e La Certosa si Santa Maria Degli Angeli (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Il Giardivο / The Garden (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Altari Funerari Iscritti / Inscribed Funerary Altars (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); a different marker also named Altari Funerari Iscritti / Inscribed Funerary Altars (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Cratere Colossale / Colossal Krater (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roma.
Also see . . . L'Ordine degli Architetti di Roma official site. (Submitted on August 13, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 13, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.



