Porta all'Arco, Etruscan city gate in Volterra, Italy.
The Porta all'Arco features a stone arch decorated with three head sculptures and stands as part of the ancient city fortifications of Volterra.
Dating from the 4th century BCE, the gate survived World War II when local residents walled it up overnight to prevent German forces from destroying it.
The three stone heads adorning the arch structure generate various interpretations, from representations of ancient deities to characters from modern literature.
The gate remains accessible throughout the year and connects the southern section of the medieval walls to the central area of Volterra.
The structure incorporates three different colored stones: yellow sandstone for support, grey tufo for the arch, and dark selagite for the head sculptures.
Location: Volterra
Address: Via di Porta all'Arco
GPS coordinates: 43.40088,10.85840
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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