Porta Furba, City gate in Tuscolana district, Rome, Italy.
The stone gate stands along Via Tuscolana, featuring an arch design with inscriptions and decorative elements from the 16th century papal era.
Pope Sixtus V commissioned this gate during the construction of the Acqua Felice aqueduct system, integrating it into Rome's water infrastructure in 1585.
The gate represents Roman engineering practices, connecting ancient pathways while serving as a marker between Via Appia Nuova and Via Tuscolana.
Visitors can reach the gate using the Metro A line to Porta Furba-Quadraro station, which provides direct access to this historical structure.
Local records indicate that the gate's name, meaning 'cunning' in Italian, stems from tales of merchants who gathered near this crossing point.
Location: Lazio
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.86653,12.54225
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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