Porta Settimiana is one of the three gates on the west bank of the Tiber, belonging to the historic walls of Aureliana in Rome. On the left side, antique frescoes from the 18th century (currently roofed) are still visible.
The first gate was built during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus to allow access to the imperial estates. A new gate was erected in its place in the 15th century, at the request of Pope Alexander VI. In the Middle Ages, Via Recta, the road leading to the Basilica of Saint. Peter - followed by pilgrims coming to the Vatican.
The first mention of Porta Settimiana dates from the 12th century. Today's appearance is due to the reconstruction of the late eighteenth century, the work began on the initiative of Pope Pius VI. It is from this time that the battlements crowning the walls, preserved to this day, come from.
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