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Porta Pia

Address

Address: Piazzale di Porta Pia
Zone: Quartiere Nomentano (Roma nord)

Description

The construction, from 1561 to 1565, was ordered by Pope Pius IV and the gate was named after him. It was designed by Michelangelo in replacement for the Porta Nomentana situated several hundred meters southwards. The work was carried out by Giacomo Del Duca.

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Last checked: 2023-04-13 13:05