The lion-guarded gate of ancient Perugia

The lion-guarded gate of ancient Perugia

Medieval sculptures and a Roman inscription on a city gate built in 3rd century BC Perugia. The Trasimena Gate has a lion sculpture and a drawing of a Sagittarius with a half moon on its facade.

The Trasimena Gate is a city gate in ancient Perugia, Italy, built in the second half of the 3rd century BC. It was one of seven gates protecting the Etruscan city, and during the Medieval period, it was rebuilt. The original arch was modified to an ogival arch, a lion sculpture was added to the facade, and a drawing of a Sagittarius with a half moon was etched into the top of the arch. The Roman inscription reads AUGUSTA PERUSIA-COLONIA VIBIA. Today, the Trasimena Gate stands as a testament to the city's rich history.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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