Porta Marzia, Etruscan city gate in Perugia, Italy.
Porta Marzia is an Etruscan city gate in Perugia made of travertine, approximately 4.4 meters (14 feet) wide with pilasters and frames bearing ancient Latin inscriptions. Its structure combines Etruscan building techniques with Roman influences from antiquity.
The gate was originally built at the southern edge of Etruscan city walls and served as access to the Via Amerina in the third century BC. Later it was dismantled during construction of Rocca Paolina between 1540 and 1543 and moved approximately four meters to its current location.
The gate displays five sculptures between fluted pilasters, including a central male figure representing Tinia alongside other ancient deity representations.
The site is accessible through underground sections reached via Via Bagliona, where medieval remains and exhibition spaces can be found. The surrounding area connects street levels from different periods, so expect elevation changes and uneven surfaces as you walk.
The gate originally consisted of multiple arches stacked vertically in Etruscan style, though only the lower arch survived through medieval times and reconstruction. What visitors see today is therefore just a portion of the original more elaborate structure.
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