Porta Portese, City gate in Trastevere, Italy
The Porta Portese stands at the end of Via Portuense, marking the southern boundary of the Trastevere district near the Tiber River banks.
Built in 1644 under Pope Urban VIII, this gate replaced the earlier Porta Portuensis as part of the defensive Janiculum Walls construction project.
The gate introduces visitors to one of the largest Sunday morning markets in Rome, where vendors display antiques, clothing, and local goods.
The structure maintains its original form with modern openings added in 1915 to accommodate vehicle traffic between Trastevere and Portuense districts.
Pope Innocent X left the gate intentionally incomplete, omitting planned statues and a tower while adding only his coat of arms.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1641
Part of: historic centre of Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.88390,12.47402
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48
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