Rome is studded with cannon balls (2022)

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Rome has many sites with visible cannon balls from past battles.
The 'miracle cannon ball' in San Bartolomeo all’Isola Tiberina church is a historical artifact from 1849, with no casualties.
A cannon ball in Palazzo Colonna's Salone d’Onore, fired by the French, is displayed in the Gallery.
Villa Medici has a cannon ball legendarily linked to Queen Christina of Sweden's impatience or anger.
A cannon ball embedded in the Aurelian Wall marks the 1870 battle during Rome's annexation to Italy.
Tours are available to explore Rome's history through its cannon balls.

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