Roman walls of Milan

The Roman walls of Milan extend for 32 meters with a height of 2.70 meters, built using stone rows followed by bricks with a thickness of 1.60 meters.

The walls underwent multiple construction phases, from the Republican era around 49 BCE to the Imperial period in 291 CE when Milan became the Western Roman Empire capital.

The fortification system included four main structures: Castrum Vetus, Castrum Portae Novae, Arx Romana, and Castrum Portae Jovis, defining the ancient city layout.

Sections of the walls remain visible in the southern part of Milan along Viale Caldara and near urban gates like Porta Romana.

The ancient watchtowers were positioned close enough that guards could communicate verbally between adjacent towers, creating an effective surveillance network.

Location: Milan

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

Part of: Walls of Milan

GPS coordinates: 45.46507,9.17851

Latest update: May 13, 2025 09:55