Porta Settimiana

Old city wall in Trastevere

This was originally a 3rd-century gate that once formed part of the Aurelian Wall located along Via della Lungara in Trastevere. It was the only remaining gate on this side of the Tiber River and was ...

Well-known landmark of the Tratevere district.

Porta Settimiana is the northern gate of that triangle that included the Trastevere district within the Aurelian Walls. "Porta Septimiana", this is its ancient name, was built by Septimius Severus on...

Pleasant to visit

Porta Settimiana is one of the many gates built in the Aurelian Wall. The gate has very ancient roots, dated to the first centuries AD. It played a protective and access role in the city. The current ...

Site of a Roman Gate

It was originally built in the 3rd century when it was a vital link in the Roman defenses of the city. Much of its current appearance dates from the age of the Renaissance popes, who retained it as a ...

Stumbled upon it

Whilst walking the streets of the eternal city there is so much to see at times it get overwhelming. We stumbled upon this beautiful gate on our way to Palazzo Corsini, on free open day. Built in the ...