Porta Furba, City gate in Tuscolana district, Rome, Italy.
Porta Furba is a 16th century city gate with archways and stone decorations standing along Via Tuscolana in southern Rome. The structure combines functional architecture with carved details and marks a notable point on this busy road.
The gate was built in 1585 under Pope Sixtus V and was part of the Aqua Felice aqueduct system that brought water into the city. The construction connects Roman engineering tradition with 16th century urban development.
The gate marks a historical crossing point between two major roads and shows Roman building traditions in its structure. The inscriptions on the stone tell of when this area was a busy trading hub.
The gate sits right next to Porta Furba-Quadraro metro station on line A, making it easy to reach. The best time to visit is in the morning when there is less traffic on Via Tuscolana.
The name literally means 'cunning' or 'clever', named after merchants and travelers who conducted business there and displayed their skill. This local story remains part of the place's identity today.
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