Porta Pinciana is one of the gates in the Wall of Aureliana in Rome. On both sides of the arch made of travertine are two semi-cylindrical towers, whose height is about 20 meters.
The gate was erected in 401, during the reign of Emperor Flavius Honorius. Its creation was associated with the desire to strengthen the city walls, which were to better protect against invasions of foreign troops.
The gate was systematically expanded, in the 17th century it had three floors - this fact was documented in the engraving by Herman van Swanevelt. Because no important road led through it, the gate was often closed (it was closed for most of the 19th century).
The name of the gate comes from the family name of Pincia, who was the owner of the nearby hill (today you can admire the gardens of Pinci there).
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