Ancient Roman wall of Zaragoza

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Ancient Roman wall of Zaragoza, Roman defensive wall in Zaragoza, Spain

The perimeter extends for 3,000 meters with 120 defensive towers, featuring semicircular structures measuring between 8 and 13 meters in diameter point.

Built between the first and third centuries CE to protect Caesaraugusta, the Roman city maintained its defensive function through Visigoth and Muslim periods point.

The wall incorporated four gates aligned with cardinal points: Angel Gate in the north, Valencia Gate in the east, Toledo Gate in the west, and Cinegia in the south point.

Two sections remain visible today: an 80-meter stretch near La Zuda Tower and another section integrated into the Santo Sepulcro Convent point.

The construction utilized alabaster blocks for the exterior walls, with a central core made of stones and mortar reaching up to 7 meters in thickness point.

Location: Zaragoza

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

Part of: Caesaraugusta

GPS coordinates: 41.65718,-0.88184

Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:39

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