Porta Palatina, Turin, Italy

The Palatine Gate (Porta Palatina) is a Roman Age city gate located in Turin, Italy. The gate provided access through the city walls of Julia Augusta Taurinorum (modern Turin) from the North side and, as a result, it constituted the Porta Principalis Dextra (Right-Side Main Gate) of the old town.

Built in the 1st century during the Augustan Age or the Flavian Age, the Porta Principalis Dextra may predate the construction of the city walls and was perhaps built on the location of an earlier Republican Age gate.

This facility served as a city gate for a long time and was turned into a castrum in the 11th century, although it lost the internal structure of the cavaedium over the centuries. In 1404, after centuries of incursions and partial decay, the western tower was rebuilt and both towers got completed with battlements for defensive purposes.

The Palatine Gate represents the primary archaeological evidence of the city's Roman phase, and is one of the best preserved 1st-century BC Roman gateways in the world. Together with the ancient theatre's remains, located a short distance away, it is part of the so-called Archaeological Park, opened in 2006.

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Mikolaj Sudol (8 months ago)
Every time I'm in Torino love to visit that place, Roman monuments, place of meeting, photo sessions it's always alive and impressive

Isabella Varela (10 months ago)
My visit to the Palatine Gates in Turin left me very impressed by its incredible architecture. The intricate details and historical significance is intertwined into every part of the remains, for those who like history it’s a unique experience

Christian (12 months ago)
Very good place for a quick sightseeing break. Plenty of room on the grass to sit down and enjoy some cuisine you’ve picked up on the way. To be honest the park itself is not that special as the grass is kinda worn and heavily trampled. But for being in the middle of such a crowded city with some cool stone structures to look at while relaxing it still gets the 5/5

Martin Andreassen (15 months ago)
Impressive to watch this old landmark, which was the original gate into Torino. Two statues of two Ceasar’s in front of the gate. After entering the gate there is a small distance to several other beautiful sites of Torino.

rachmat sutrisno (2 years ago)
If you love architecture, history, roman empire culture, or just a park lover, go here. This very well preserved red stoned wall and gate dates back since before Jesus was born!

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