Tor Pignattara Explained

Tor Pignattara
Map:	Rome Zona 6A Torpignattara locator map.svg
Region:	Lazio
Province:	Rome
Established Date:	30 luglio 1977
Postal Code:	00177
Area Code:	06A

Tor Pignattara is a district of Rome, Italy.^[1] It is located in Municipio V with an area of 2.27 km².^[2] It has a population of 47,029.^[3]

The name Tor Pignattara comes from the Mausoleum of Elena, who was the mother of Constantine. Her tomb was located in the area, and parts of it can still be seen today. The mausoleum had a dome, which unfortunately cannot be seen anymore. But in the past, the base of the dome was made up of two circles of clay pots called "pignatte" by the Romans. Over time, these pots became more visible, and people started referring to the place as the "tower of the pots" or "Tor Pignattara".^[4]

See also

• Administrative subdivisions of Rome
• Municipio V

Notes and References

1. Web site: Torpignattara - #mapparoma. July 28, 2021.
2. Web site: Territorio: Roma Capitale . July 24, 2023.
3. Web site: Roma Capitale | Popolazione iscritta in anagrafe - Zone urbanistiche. Roma Capitale.
4. Web site: Da Tor Pignattara al Pigneto: itinerario a piedi e cosa vedere. March 21, 2023. This Must Be The Trip.