# Cordonata

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Sloping road composed of transversal stripes

The [Capitoline Hill](/source/Capitoline_Hill) cordonata in Rome, leading from [Piazza d'Aracoeli](/source/Piazza_d'Aracoeli) to [Piazza del Campidoglio](/source/Piazza_del_Campidoglio)

The **cordonata** ([Italian](/source/Italian_Language) word, from *cordone*, which in [architecture](/source/Architecture) means "linear element which emphasizes a limit") is a sloping road interrupted at regular distances by low (8-10 cm) steps in the form of transversal stripes (*cordoni*) made of [stone](/source/Rock_(geology)) or [bricks](/source/Brick). It has a form almost similar to a flight of steps, but allows the transit of horses and donkeys.

Famous Italian cordonate in [Rome](/source/Rome):

- [Cordonata Capitolina](/source/Cordonata_Capitolina) leading from [Piazza d'Aracoeli](/source/Piazza_d'Aracoeli) to [Piazza del Campidoglio](/source/Piazza_del_Campidoglio), designed and built by [Giacomo della Porta](/source/Giacomo_della_Porta) in 1581–82 after [Michelangelo](/source/Michelangelo)'s plans[1]

- *Via della Cordonata* leading to the [Piazza del Quirinale](/source/Piazza_del_Quirinale).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Lotz, Wolfgang (1995). [*Architecture in Italy, 1500-1600*](http://worldcat.org/oclc/491078283). Yale University press. p. 96. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-300-06468-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-300-06468-3). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [491078283](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/491078283).

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