Porta Augusta

Porta Augusta is a Roman city gate made of cut stone featuring four arched openings in Nîmes. It has two wider passages for vehicle traffic and two narrower side entrances for pedestrians.

The gate was built in the first century during Emperor Augustus's rule and formed the starting point of Via Domitia. This trade route connected Italy to Spain, making the city an important commercial crossroads.

The gate shows how Romans built their city defenses and the construction methods they favored for such structures. The stone work reflects the city's importance as a major hub in the Roman trading network.

The gate is freely accessible year-round without any entrance fee required. It stands near other Roman structures in the central district of Nîmes.

Excavations beneath the gate uncovered Roman coins, pottery fragments, and inscriptions revealing how people lived in the ancient city. These findings provide a window into daily commerce and life from nearly 2000 years ago.

Location: Nîmes

Inception: 16 BCE

Made from material: stone

Part of: Roman city wall at Nîmes, Nemausus

Address: boulevard Amiral Courbet/ rue Nationale

GPS coordinates: 43.83944,4.36315

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42