Esquiline Gate of Servian Wall
VGW2+89, 00185 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital
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One of the original gateways through Rome's first defensive wall of the 500s BC built by King Servius Tullius. What you see today was rebuilt by Emperor Augustus 500 years later, then after another 250 years was repaired during Emperor Gallienus' time in the 250s AD. The two smaller side arches of this triple-arched gateway have been destroyed. While facing the gateway, if the church is to your left, you are outside the archaic city, if it's to your right you are inside and safe. Congrats. The presumed location of a gate in the archaic Servian Wall, allowing passage through the fortifications on the Esquiline Hill. It played a role in the city's early defense and road network, though little visible structure remains. Fascinating areas to feel the history.
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The two smaller side arches of this triple-arched gateway have been destroyed.
While facing the gateway, if the church is to your left, you are outside the archaic city, if it's to your right you are inside and safe. Congrats.