Porta San Paolo, Ancient city gate in Ostiense district, Rome, Italy
The gate structure includes two round towers with double entrances, topped by medieval battlements and connected to the third-century Aurelian Walls.
The gate changed its name from Porta Ostiensis to Porta San Paolo after the nearby Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls gained religious significance.
The Ostiense Museum inside the gatehouse displays archaeological findings, inscriptions, and artifacts that illustrate the connection between Rome and its ancient port.
Visitors can reach the gate at Piazza di Porta San Paolo, near the Pyramid of Cestius and Protestant Cemetery, using the Porta San Paolo metro station.
In September 1943, the gate became a battlefield where Italian forces fought against German troops, resulting in 570 casualties during World War II.
Location: Rome
Part of: Aurelian Walls
GPS coordinates: 41.87665,12.48143
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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