Aeternae Urbis Geomorphologia —Geomorphology of Rome, Aeterna Urbs

The city of Rome includes a lot of well-known historical and cultural sites, but also peculiar geomorphological features and very typical natural landscapes. A “man-made layering”, thick and wide, hides the details of some plano-altimetric variations of the original surface. Nevertheless, natural features are still recognizable among the usual tourist attractions. The geomorphology of Rome reflects the paleogeographical conditions before the city foundation, thus allowing us to recognize the evolutionary stages of the ancient Caput Mundi (Capital of the World) landscape, starting from several thousand years ago until today. The geomorphological evolution and the geological and climatic framework have contributed to the economic and cultural development of the area. The history, urban planning and geomorphological characteristics of Rome are closely connected.