| Park of the Aqueducts | |
|---|---|
| Parco degli Acquedotti | |
 Aqua Claudia | |
  Parco degli Acquedotti Location of Parco degli Acquedotti | |
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| Location | Rome, Italy |
| Coordinates | 41°50′49″N12°33′43″E / 41.847°N 12.562°E /41.847; 12.562 |
| Area | 240 ha (593.05 acres) |
| Authorized | 1988 (1988)[1] upright |
TheParco degli Acquedotti ("Park of the Aqueducts") is apublic park to the southeast ofRome, Italy. It is part of theAppian Way Regional Park and is of approximately 240 ha.
The park is named after theaqueducts that run through it. It is crossed on one side by theAqua Felix and also contains part of theAqua Claudia and the remains ofVilla delle Vignacce[2] to the North West. A short stretch of the original RomanVia Latina can also be seen.
The park is near theCinecittà film studios and is often used as a film location. In the opening shot ofLa Dolce Vita, a statue of Christ is suspended from a helicopter that flies along the route of theAqua Claudia.
The park has been used as a film set for several productions, includingLa dolce vita,Mamma Roma,Il marchese del Grillo,La grande bellezza,Totò,Peppino e la malafemmina and the television seriesRoma,I Cesaroni andDistretto di Polizia.
Parco degli Acquedotti travel guide from Wikivoyage
Media related toParco degli Acquedotti at Wikimedia Commons| Preceded by Villa Torlonia (Rome) | Landmarks of Rome Parco degli Acquedotti | Succeeded by Boncompagni Ludovisi Decorative Art Museum |
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