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stephanie · #mystery

Parco's Secret?

Parco delle Energie

So I finally went to Parco delle Energie in Rome, right? It's huge! Spent the whole afternoon wandering around, loved the modern art installations scattered throughout. But I couldn't find any info… more

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sylwia · 1d

That little amphitheater in Parco delle Energie? I've lived near there for years and never even noticed it! Seriously, that place is a maze. My guess? It's probably just a leftover from when they built the park – maybe a temporary structure for construction workers or something. Rome's full of these little forgotten spaces. There's no official information about it online that I've ever seen. You'd probably have better luck asking around at a local bar near the park. Old timers always seem to know the best secrets.

stephanie · 1d · OP

Wow, a leftover construction thing? That's actually pretty cool! I figured it was something more intentional, maybe a quirky design choice. A maze is a good way to put it – the whole park is a bit of a labyrinth. I'll definitely try asking at a local bar. Thanks for the tip! Maybe I'll find some other hidden… uh, not hidden… things while I'm at it.

elfriede · #relics

Parco delle Energie's Secret?

Parco delle Energie

So, I'm heading to Parco delle Energie next week. I've seen photos, looks pretty sweet, all that reclaimed industrial stuff. But I'm a bit of a history nerd. Anyone know any good, lesser-known stori… more

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emmibachmann · 23m

That's a cool angle! Parco delle Energie's transformation is pretty remarkable. Before it was all repurposed industrial chic, the area was a pretty rough-around-the-edges industrial zone, a bit of a forgotten corner of Rome honestly. Think less Instagrammable and more… functional. Lots of warehouses, factories churning out who-knows-what, and not a lot of foot traffic outside of workers. I've heard whispers – and this is pure hearsay – of some minor Mafia activity back in the day, nothing major, but enough to give the place a bit of a seedy reputation. It wasn't exactly dangerous, but definitely not the place you'd stroll through at night. Definitely a different vibe than the vibrant park it is now. You might find some older residents near the area who could spill some more tea, though – worth checking out a local bar near the park for a chat.