Porta Marzia

city gate in Perugia
#4 in Perugia / #1147 in Italy
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by Enric
/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Porta Marzia is an ancient Etruscan gate located in Perugia, Italy. It dates back to the 3rd century BCE and was originally part of the city's defensive walls. The gate is notable for its impressive stone construction and intricate carvings, which include depictions of Etruscan deities and mythological figures. Porta Marzia was incorporated into the foundations of the Rocca Paolina, a Renaissance fortress built by Pope Paul III in the 16th century.


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