The Galleria Principe Amedeo di Savoia-Aosta, known as Galleria Pasa, is an urban tunnel in Rome designed by architect Cesare Bazzani between 1938 and 1940.
The tunnel runs beneath the Janiculum Hill outside Vatican territory, passing between Porta Cavalleggeri and Porta Santo Spirito. Construction began in 1938 and was completed after twenty-four months. The passage measures 250 metres in length and 16 metres in width. Originally designated the Galleria Gianicolense, it was renamed after Prince Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta. An accompanying bridge of the same name opened in 1942. Both structures initially bore the working titles Galleria Gianicolense and Nuovo ponte dei Fiorentini.
About Cesare Bazzani
Cesare Bazzani was an Italian architect active in the early twentieth century. He conceived the tunnel design beginning in 1930, and supervised its realisation during the fascist period.
Details
- Architect: Cesare Bazzani
- Location: Rome, beneath the Janiculum Hill
- Construction period: 1938–1940
- Dimensions: 250 metres long, 16 metres wide
- Modernisation: Restructured from August 2008 onwards in connection with the 2000 Jubilee, including a parallel underpass and parking integration
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the Galleria Pasa?
The tunnel was designed by architect Cesare Bazzani, who began the project in 1930 and oversaw construction from 1938 to 1940.
Where exactly is the tunnel located?
The Galleria Pasa passes beneath the Janiculum Hill outside Vatican territory, connecting Porta Cavalleggeri and Porta Santo Spirito in Rome.
Has the tunnel been modified since its completion?
Yes. The structure underwent substantial modernisation beginning in August 2008, which included construction of a parallel underpass along the Lungotevere in Sassia and connections to the Janiculum car park.
