Porta Cavalleggeri, City gate near Vatican City, Rome, Italy
Located near St. Peter's Basilica, Porta Cavalleggeri features two coats of arms of the House of Borgia placed during restoration works in 1500.
The gate, initially named Porta ad Scholam Longobardorum due to nearby Lombard settlers, was renamed after Pope Pius IV established cavalry guard barracks in the area.
The gate's location marks the intersection of military and religious significance, serving as both a defensive structure and an entrance point to Vatican City.
An underground passage constructed for the 2000 Jubilee Year connects the Gianicolo hill to a large bus terminal, facilitating movement for visitors.
General Luigi Masi and his troops successfully defended the gate against French forces during an attack on the Roman Republic in April 1849.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.90038,12.45430
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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