Porta Pinciana
Porta Pinciana
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dapper777
Monaco66,053 contributions
Feb 2021
The simple travertine arch, flanked by two semi cylindrical towers almost 20 meters high,
opens into the Aurelian walls.
Beyond the gate is one of the entrances to Villa Borghese.
Porta Pinciana was built in 403 by the Emperor Honorius, reworking an ancient secondary gate of the Aurelian Walls to make it a defensive point.
A postern gate, in fact, was enlarged with the addition of two strangely asymmetrical and crenellated semicircular towers with an elegant linear travertine portal.
The two side arches existing today were built in modern times. But the general appearance of the gate has remained close to its original version.
It is located between Porta del Popolo and Porta Salaria, at the top of Via Veneto, and near Villa Borghese.
In the past, it was also designated as Porta Turata, when it was walled up (until the early twentieth century), and also as Porta Salaria Vetus, in reference to the nearby and more recent Porta Salaria.
This territory belonged to the "gens Pincia", who was the ancient owner of the hill of the same name and, today the gate gives access to Via Veneto, one of the fashion streets in Rome and, above all, the symbol of "the Dolce Vita", that made Rome famous in the world through some postwar films.
In 1808 it was closed due to its lack of importance for the transit of goods and, the access road, the current Via di Porta Pinciana was reduced to a path.
Only in 1887, following the urbanization of the neighborhood, the gate was reopened.
In Largo Federico Fellini, attached to the Porta Pinciana, there is a suggestive monument in travertine, whose dedication is engraved in the entablature, where two eagles are placed on either side. At the center two winged victories support a plate where it is written in Latin "PRO PATRIA", 'To the Nation' : it is the monument to the fallen in war.
The Aurelian walls are majestic, beautiful and impressive and certainly deserve attention.
opens into the Aurelian walls.
Beyond the gate is one of the entrances to Villa Borghese.
Porta Pinciana was built in 403 by the Emperor Honorius, reworking an ancient secondary gate of the Aurelian Walls to make it a defensive point.
A postern gate, in fact, was enlarged with the addition of two strangely asymmetrical and crenellated semicircular towers with an elegant linear travertine portal.
The two side arches existing today were built in modern times. But the general appearance of the gate has remained close to its original version.
It is located between Porta del Popolo and Porta Salaria, at the top of Via Veneto, and near Villa Borghese.
In the past, it was also designated as Porta Turata, when it was walled up (until the early twentieth century), and also as Porta Salaria Vetus, in reference to the nearby and more recent Porta Salaria.
This territory belonged to the "gens Pincia", who was the ancient owner of the hill of the same name and, today the gate gives access to Via Veneto, one of the fashion streets in Rome and, above all, the symbol of "the Dolce Vita", that made Rome famous in the world through some postwar films.
In 1808 it was closed due to its lack of importance for the transit of goods and, the access road, the current Via di Porta Pinciana was reduced to a path.
Only in 1887, following the urbanization of the neighborhood, the gate was reopened.
In Largo Federico Fellini, attached to the Porta Pinciana, there is a suggestive monument in travertine, whose dedication is engraved in the entablature, where two eagles are placed on either side. At the center two winged victories support a plate where it is written in Latin "PRO PATRIA", 'To the Nation' : it is the monument to the fallen in war.
The Aurelian walls are majestic, beautiful and impressive and certainly deserve attention.
Written February 14, 2021
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy34,289 contributions
Oct 2021
The Porta Pinciana is a monumental gate in the Aurelian Walls, located at the top of the famous Via Veneto. The gate was built under the emperor Honorius in the early 5th century. Today there are also several more modern arches here now to accommodate all the traffic. Across from the gate is the entrance to the lovely Villa Borghese.
Written October 31, 2021
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Brad
Hong Kong, China176,235 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This is one of the old gates of the Aurelian Wall that remain standing around the city of Rome. It is located just south of Villa Borghese and makes for a convenient entry point to the gardens for those visiting by foot.
Seems the original smaller passage was constructed as part of the Wall in the 275 AD. A larger gate was built during the time of Emperor Honorius in 402 AD. It was closed in recent centuries but reopened in the late 19th-century. Since the old Porta Pinciana been given modern openings to allow for vehicular traffic.
Seems the original smaller passage was constructed as part of the Wall in the 275 AD. A larger gate was built during the time of Emperor Honorius in 402 AD. It was closed in recent centuries but reopened in the late 19th-century. Since the old Porta Pinciana been given modern openings to allow for vehicular traffic.
Written May 6, 2024
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MarcusHurley
Calne, UK10,787 contributions
Feb 2022
First stop was, obviously, the Aurelian city walls and Pinciana Gateway at the end of the street. I had to hold Deb back from rushing out of the hotel with gleeful exuberance! For 1800 year old defences they are still in pretty good condition and it is impressive how much is left. It's also a shame they weren't more use! All of the walls and gateways were built of bricks rather than the expected stone blocks and had been carved up in the last hundred years by inserting extra gates for roads and trains.
Written February 5, 2022
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Peter C
Island of Malta, Malta3,123 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Porta Pinciana is a gate of the Aurelian Walls in Rome which dates back to the 5th century. It is located at the top of Via Veneto close to Villa Borghese. Worth seeing, especially if you are in the area.
Written February 9, 2024
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Carolyn P
Orinda, CA147 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Fabulous wall that used to run 12 miles around the city. Only part of it remains. It's an entrance to Borghese Museum park. Beautiful park to walk around without much to see.
Written January 19, 2023
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angelaka
Toronto, Canada32 contributions
Sep 2019
Very interesting to look at, however, there is no information available at the site. It would be helpful if there was a plaque placed there informing visitors of its historical value.
Written October 10, 2019
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ChiefGuru
Decatur, IN3,300 contributions
Jun 2019
Appreciation of this 'gate' is gained by knowledge of the Aurelian Walls with which it is associated. Students of history enjoy the fact that Rome was built on seven hills (the Aventine, Caelian, Esquiline, Quirinal, and Viminal Hills). The Aurelian Walls enclosed all the seven hills of Rome. These city walls were built between 271 AD and 275 AD, during the reign of the Roman Emperors Aurelian and Probus. Thus their name. They replaced the earlier Servian Wall built during the 4th century BC. The Aurelian Walls ran 12 miles surrounding a 5.3 square mile area. The walls were first constructed in brick-faced concrete 11 feet thick and 26 feet high, with a square tower every 100 Roman feet (i.e 97 feet today). In the 4th century, remodelling doubled the height of the walls to 52 feet. By 500 AD, the entire wall possessed 383 towers, 7,020 crenellations (battlement gaps), 18 main gates, 5 secondary gates, 116 latrines, and 2,066 external windows. Porta Pinciana is a famous gate of the Aurelian Walls, noteworthy as cars can travel through it along Via Vittorio Veneto. The name derives from the ancient Pincia family, who owned the eponymous hill (Pincian Hill - named for their family - this was not one of "the" 7 hills of Rome). In ancient times it was also called Porta Turata ("Plugged Gate"). The gate was built in the early 5th century by Emperor Honorius by expanding a previous smaller service entrance. Porta Pinciana is an interesting piece of history which should be seen while in Rome.
Written August 22, 2019
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,755 contributions
May 2022
This is an ancient 1800 year-old gate, located next to Villa Borghese.
While parts of the gate have been modernized, you can still appreciate its original parts.
While parts of the gate have been modernized, you can still appreciate its original parts.
Written July 1, 2022
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SoCalOregonian
Murrieta, CA10,355 contributions
Apr 2019
This Aurelian wall gate, which was closed in 1808 and after the city had expanded was restored and reopened in 1887. Emperor Honorius erected the twin towers in 403, which proved moot as the Goths entered through these gates in 410 to sack Rome. Across the street is one entrance into Villa Borghese.
Written October 23, 2019
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