Arco dei Gavi

The Arco dei Gavi is a Roman triumphal arch with four Corinthian columns on each side and a central passageway. The monument stands in white stone and shows the typical architecture of ancient city gates.

The Gavi family commissioned this gate in the first century to mark the southwestern entrance to the ancient city. It was part of the road system connecting Rome with northern regions.

The structure has shaped the cityscape since ancient times and served as a passage for travelers on an important trade route. Locals and visitors recognize it today as a symbol of Verona's Roman past.

The monument stands near the Castelvecchio stadium grounds and is walkable from various parts of Verona. Visitors should know the best view is from the front and the site is accessible during daylight hours.

French soldiers dismantled the structure in the early 1800s for study and reuse. Its reconstruction decades later with the original stones became a remarkable example of restoration.

Location: Verona

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

Width: 10.96 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Roman Verona

Address: piazzetta Castelvecchio, 37122 Verona

GPS coordinates: 45.44010,10.98877

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25