Porta Augusta, Roman city gate in Nîmes, France
The Porta Augusta features four stone arches with two central passages for vehicles and two smaller side entrances designed for pedestrians.
Built in the first century BCE during Emperor Augustus's reign, this gate marked the starting point of Via Domitia connecting Italy to Spain.
The limestone structure represents the architectural methods of Roman engineers who constructed city fortifications throughout their expanding empire.
The gate remains accessible throughout the year without entrance fees and stands near other Roman monuments in the central district of Nîmes.
Archaeological excavations near the gate revealed ancient Roman coins, pottery fragments, and inscriptions that document daily life in Nemausus.
Location: Nîmes
Inception: 16 BCE
Made from material: stone
Part of: Roman city wall at Nîmes, Nemausus
Address: boulevard Amiral Courbet/ rue Nationale 30020
GPS coordinates: 43.83944,4.36315
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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