Porta Romana, Medieval city gate in Siena, Italy.
The Porta Romana features two separate portals divided by a small inner court, with the inner gatehouse rising higher than the outer structure.
Constructed in 1327 by architects Agnolo di Ventura and Agostino di Giovanni, this gate replaced the earlier Porta di San Martino.
The outer portal exhibits a round bas-relief with the Roman Catholic IHS Christogram inside a sun symbol, representing religious traditions.
Located at Via Roma, the gate marks the southern exit of Siena leading to Via Enea Silvio Piccolomini and the Basilica of San Clemente.
The structure incorporates travertine marble arches and features defensive elements including arrowslits throughout the enclosed courtyard.
Location: Siena
Inception: 1327
GPS coordinates: 43.31321,11.33956
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
Siena is a Tuscan city built on three hills, where medieval streets wind between brick buildings and open onto piazzas. The shell-shaped Piazza del Campo hosts the Palio horse race twice a year and serves as the town's main gathering place. The Cathedral, with its black-and-white marble facade, stands on one of the highest points. From the top of Torre del Mangia, the city spreads out in all directions, with its terracotta rooftops and surrounding hills visible. Gothic and Renaissance architecture appears throughout the streets, in the form of palaces, churches, fountains and loggias. The Palazzo Pubblico contains frescoes and civic art, while the Pinacoteca Nazionale displays paintings from the Sienese School. The Biblioteca Piccolomini holds illuminated manuscripts. The Basilica of San Domenico rises on a hill, offering views across the rooftops. The Fortezza Medicea and the university botanical garden provide additional perspectives on the city and its landscape. Beyond the center, the Etruscan necropolis at Malignano, Villa di Geggiano with its gardens, and the Chianti sculpture park add to the range of places to explore.
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