Porta Pia, Renaissance city gate in Castro Pretorio, Rome, Italy
Porta Pia stands as a monumental gate in the Aurelian Walls, featuring contrasting facades with classical elements on the countryside side and ornate details toward Rome.
On September 20, 1870, Italian forces breached the walls near Porta Pia, marking the final conquest of Rome and completing the unification of Italy.
The gate represents Michelangelo's final architectural project, commissioned by Pope Pius IV in 1561 to replace the ancient Porta Nomentana.
The Historical Museum of the Bersaglieri, located within the gate's structure, displays military artifacts and documents related to the Italian army corps.
A bronze medal from 1561 by Gian Federico Bonzagna preserves Michelangelo's original design concept, which differs from the constructed gate.
Location: Castro Pretorio
Inception: 1565
Architects: Michelangelo
Architectural style: Renaissance
GPS coordinates: 41.90932,12.50132
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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