Arco de los Gigantes, Renaissance city gate in Antequera, Spain
The Arch of Giants features a massive stone wall exceeding two meters in thickness with a rounded archway made of sandstone blocks and decorative elements.
Built in 1585 by architect Francisco de Azurriola, the arch incorporates Latin inscriptions and tombstones from nearby Roman settlements of Anticaria, Singilia, Nescania, and Osqua.
Four large stone slabs on the arch contain dedications to King Philip II, while the keystone displays a jar of lilies and the cornice bears the city emblem.
The monument stands at the entrance of Antequera's old town, near Santa María la Mayor Church and the Roman Baths archaeological complex.
The structure's crown features a large niche that contained a Roman statue of Hercules, leading to its alternative name, the Hercules Gate.
Location: Antequera
Part of: City walls of Antequera
GPS coordinates: 37.01519,-4.55680
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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