Porta Maggiore
Porta Maggiore
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Neighborhood: Esquilino
Old school vibe from the very beginning is the only way to describe the Esquilino neighborhood. The Esquilino takes pride in being one of the oldest areas in Rome for its key location on one of the city’s famous seven hills. From an ancient neighborhood to its modern incarnation as a multicultural hub, Esquilino always has something going on—polyglot vendors debate street artists while kids play pick-up basketball games. Look around you: this area isn’t like the historic center. Liberty architecture, large piazzas, and long boulevards mix with archaic arches, secret side alleys, and beautiful churches like Santa Maria Maggiore.
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dapper777
Monaco65,892 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
The famed Roman monument was the point where eight of the eleven aqueducts that brought water to Rome converged: this location roughly corresponds to the current Porta Maggiore.
This gate was originally the representation in the form of a monument of the Claudian Aqueduct, at the point where it passed above the "via Labicana" and the "via Praenestina". The arches of the aqueduct took on the appearance of a real arch of triumph: it was therefore natural that, when they were included by the emperor Aurelian in 272 AD. in the Aurelian Walls, as it also happened for other monuments such as the Pyramid of Cestius or the "Castra Pretoria", it was used as a gate with the name of "Porta Praenestina" or "Labicana".
The Porta Maggiore, which probably owes its name to the fact that from here one passed to go to the basilica of St. Mary Major, is a large arch with two smaller side arches, with piers pierced by windows.
It is a spectacular monument, but it is a pity that the municipal authorities have not been able to enhance its beauty and have abandoned it in a situation of neglect and decay.
In other countries they would not leave a cultural and historic monument in a state of dilapidation, between dirt and chaotic traffic.
It deserves a short visit.
This gate was originally the representation in the form of a monument of the Claudian Aqueduct, at the point where it passed above the "via Labicana" and the "via Praenestina". The arches of the aqueduct took on the appearance of a real arch of triumph: it was therefore natural that, when they were included by the emperor Aurelian in 272 AD. in the Aurelian Walls, as it also happened for other monuments such as the Pyramid of Cestius or the "Castra Pretoria", it was used as a gate with the name of "Porta Praenestina" or "Labicana".
The Porta Maggiore, which probably owes its name to the fact that from here one passed to go to the basilica of St. Mary Major, is a large arch with two smaller side arches, with piers pierced by windows.
It is a spectacular monument, but it is a pity that the municipal authorities have not been able to enhance its beauty and have abandoned it in a situation of neglect and decay.
In other countries they would not leave a cultural and historic monument in a state of dilapidation, between dirt and chaotic traffic.
It deserves a short visit.
Written April 11, 2021
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy34,165 contributions
May 2023
The Porta Maggiore is a monumental gate in the ancient Aurelian Wall that surrounds Rome. Besides acting as a gate, the Porta Maggiore also carried two stacked aqueducts, which you can see from a cross-section. Definitely worth seeing for anyone with an appreciation for the Roman aqueduct system and the Aurelian Walls. Right by it is the Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker.
Written May 13, 2023
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Rob R
London, UK15 contributions
This "gateway/door" or "porta" is NOT Hotel Porta Maggiore. This is a beautiful example of how ancient architecture is blended into modern Rome and provides a gateway into the city from the suburbs.
An ancient aqueduct runs through the arch and surrounds the neighbouring hotels and streets.
An ancient aqueduct runs through the arch and surrounds the neighbouring hotels and streets.
Written July 31, 2012
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Gill
10 contributions
Sep 2019
We at ayes 7 nights half board. The rooms were OK for the price, the TV took up the whole desk in our room, and rather spookily turned itself on at 4 am one morning! We could have done without it, or perhaps it being wall mounted would give more space.For that length of stay a distinct lack of hangers and drawer space. The single room was superior and had a kettle and coffee making facilities, so may be worth upgrading. Having said that the room was comfortable and very clean. The staff were just great. Really helpful and friendly, especially in the roof top terrace where we ate each night. The food was very good. The hotel was very clean throughout. Also very handy for getting to a lot of places. There is an information kiosk across the road by the tram stops to get tickets for public transport.
Very good value for money.
We will definitely stay here again when we go back to Rome .
Very good value for money.
We will definitely stay here again when we go back to Rome .
Written September 6, 2019
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Bob K
Fairfax, VA2,212 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Porta Maggiore is one of the eastern gates in the Aurelian Wall of Rome. Two roads passed through it, the Via Prenestina, heading east, and Via Casilina heading southeast. The gate was originally known as Porta Pernestina after one of those roads. Sometime after the Middle Ages the gate became known as Porta Maggiore, perhaps because the road that runs through the gate leads to Santa Maria Maggiore. It is a 32-foot-tall monumental double archway built of white travertine. The two archways are 46 ft x 21 ft. It was built next to the pre-existing Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker, which was built between 50 BC and 20 BC, and is still visible on the outside of the gate. Half of the aqueducts of ancient Rome came into the city at this point, and were distributed from here throughout the city (you can see two channels of these aqueducts, one above the other, today). Adjacent to Porta Maggiore is Aqua Neroniano. It was built to split some water off the main flow of the Aqua Claudia aqueduct which supplied water to the Aventine Hill, the palaces on the Palatine Hill and Trastevere. Time for visit - 15 minutes.
Written January 6, 2018
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HannahH9055
South Witham, UK9 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Lovely hotel. Friendly and helpful staff, always tried their best to answer any questions and directions to the metro. Great location, the metro is only a 10 mins walk away and it’s only around 10 mins to the main monuments on the metro. It’s only a 15/20 min taxi ride to Ciampino airport.
The rooms are very nice and clean, we stayed for 4 nights and they cleaned our room twice! Kettle, mugs, tea, sugar included in the room and free stuff in the mini fridge.
The only down fall was the noise, we weren’t too close to the centre but we could still here the noise of the city. But I suppose that’s normal.
The rooms are very nice and clean, we stayed for 4 nights and they cleaned our room twice! Kettle, mugs, tea, sugar included in the room and free stuff in the mini fridge.
The only down fall was the noise, we weren’t too close to the centre but we could still here the noise of the city. But I suppose that’s normal.
Written October 25, 2017
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Alison L
Worksop, UK367 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
Stayed here and what a wonderful place, clean spacious, there was a safe in the room, breakfast was really nice and plenty. If I would have a moan it's there was 4 of us and we had to have 2 rooms meaning we paid local tax. Staff where extremley helpful and always had a smile
Written April 29, 2017
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ZBH88
Stoke-on-Trent, UK1,168 contributions
Feb 2015
Beautiful and a lovely piece of history to wake up to. centered on the very large junction that is constantly busy but frequently missed by tourist as it's not central to the other main sights.
Written June 21, 2015
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Ady
Tehran, Iran549 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
The Porta Maggiore was built during the construction of one of Rome's aqueducts in the first century AD. In the third century the gate became part of the city walls. Right beside the gate is the famous Baker's Tomb.
Today, Porta Maggiore remains a historic site but the square on which is located - Piazza di Porta Maggiore - is also a hub of transportation for the city of Rome. Buses and trams stop here and the gate is surrounded by heavy trafficked roads.
Worth to visit.
Today, Porta Maggiore remains a historic site but the square on which is located - Piazza di Porta Maggiore - is also a hub of transportation for the city of Rome. Buses and trams stop here and the gate is surrounded by heavy trafficked roads.
Worth to visit.
Written August 29, 2014
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Лена К
Rishon Le Zion71 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
We stayed here for 6 nights. Our room was on the 3d floor, overlooking backyard,so there was no noise at nights. The room 319 was nice and quite spacious. There was a safe in the room. The only small discomfort was a shower, but you shouldn't expect 3stars hotel to meet the requirements of that of 4 or 5) Among the advantages is public transportation-bus and trams will take you to all the big attractions... Maximum get to the nearest metro stop - 3 stops tram number 3 and you are at Manzoni metro,if you are a metro fan. We stayed for a week, so the 7 days transport pass cost us 24 euro each and it was valid for all kinds of transport. Just remember to validate it at the beginning of your first ride. There is no wi-fi in the rooms,but there is a big wi-fi room at the ground floor.the code you have to ask at reception. The breakfast definitely left much to be desired,but remember - you are in a budget hotel,so drink your morning coffee or cappuccino with biscuits or croissants with butter and jam and...keep smiling, because you are in one of the most beautiful cities in the world and your hotel is just the place to sleep in. Have a pleasant trip ! Another small thing- be ready to pay a city tax- eur2 per day per person
Written April 9, 2013
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Ci si può girare tranquillamente di sera a porta maggiore o ci sono zone da evitare?
Written October 1, 2015
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