Porta San Paolo

The Porta San Paolo is one of the southern gates in the ancient but well-preserved 3rd century Aurelian Walls of Rome, Italy. The gatehouse is flanked by two cylindical towers. The structure is due to Massenzio in the 4th century.

Related Topics:
3rd century - Aurelian Walls - Rome - Italy - Massenzio - 4th century

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It is possible to enter the Ostiense Museum housed within in this gatehouse for a small charge. Now it is an island in a sea of traffic, like many of Rome's ancient monuments.

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Close by are the Pyramid of Cestius, an Egyptian-style pyramid, and the Protestant Cemetery, where a number of famous people are buried.

Related Topics:
Pyramid of Cestius - Egyptian - Pyramid - Protestant Cemetery

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