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Arch of Augustus, Rimini
Corso d'Augusto, 47921 Rimini, Italia
The Arch of Augustus (Arco di Augusto) is the most famous landmark of the ancient resort town called Rimini. At the same time, it is the oldest triumphal arch of Italy that is still around today. Just like the Bridge of Tiberius, it is a city symbol and can be found on the city hall’s coat of ...
Two Towers, Bologna
Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, 40126 Bologna, Italia
Two Towers – Asinelli and Garisenda – are a symbol of Bologna for both tourists and citizens. These leaning giants were built in the very heart of the city, at the crossing of 5 streets that lead to the 5 old city gates. And if the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the most famous among tourists, and ...
Porta Serrata, Ravenna
Via Mura di Porta Serrata, 48121 Ravenna, Italia
Porta Serrata was built during the Middle Ages and once served as a city gate in Ravenna. This beautiful monumental construction, however, lost its initial function and now only decorates the city landscape. The first time the gate was ever mentioned dates back to 1235. Originally, it was called ...
Porta Adriana, Ravenna
Via Camillo Benso Cavour, 135, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italia
Porta Adriana is one of the most ancient gates in Ravenna. It’s beautiful, monumental and impressive in size in comparison to other gates in the area. At one point Porta Adriana served as the western city gate.
History and design
The first mentions of the gate date back to the early 11th century, ...
Porta Gaza, Ravenna
Via Mura di Porta Gaza, 48121 Ravenna, Italia
Porta Gaza is located in the center of Ravenna and considered to be one the most ancient landmarks in the city. Today the gate looks quite plain and unjustly forgotten especially taking into account its century-old history. Besides, it has been serving as a decoration for quite some time. The first ...
Porta San Mamante, Ravenna
Via Bastione, 48121 Ravenna, Italia
Porta San Mamante is considered to be the most ancient gate in Ravenna. Today this beautiful construction is separated from any houses or walls. Its name derived from the old church and monastery that used to stand near the arch back in the day. It is generally believed that the gate was built in ...
Porta Ravegnana, Ravenna
Vicolo Portonaccio, 89, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italia
Porta Ravegnana isn’t what you usually imagine a gate should be. Besides, it never was the city gate of Ravenna in the first place. This undoubtedly beautiful arch was created as a decoration. Today it adorns one of the streets that leads to the historical center of the city.
History and design
The ...
Porta Nuova, Ravenna
Via di Roma, 2, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italia
Porta Nuova is one of the most beautiful and significant gates in Ravenna. This monumental and truly iconic construction has a rich history and an equally luxurious appearance. At one point, these city gates played a very important role in the defense of Ravenna.
History of Porta Nuova
In 1578, it ...
Porta Galliera, Bologna
Piazza XX Settembre, 40121 Bologna, Italia
Porta Galliera is a part of the historic gate system of Bologna. At the time they were one of the most important elements of the defense system of the city. And now they are simply the most beautiful and largest of those that survived through time. The gate is the first landmark that many tourists ...
Mausoleum of Theoderic, Ravenna
Via delle Industrie 14, 48122 Ravenna RA, Italia
The Mausoleum of Theoderic (Mausoleo di Teodorico) is one of the early Christian landmarks in Ravenna that is widely known not only in Italy but also outside of it. This monumental stone construction is the only tomb of the famous barbarian king that survived till the present day. Besides that, it ...
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