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Porta Pia

Largo Caduti Sul Mare, 27, 60121 Ancona AN, Italy

4.4(106)

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Maxim NovikovMaxim Novikov

A Grand Gateway into Rome’s Timeless Spirit Porta Pia is a fascinating and elegant historical gate that perfectly captures Rome’s blend of art, architecture, and history. Designed by Michelangelo in the 16th century, it stands as a striking example of Renaissance creativity meeting military functionality. Today, Porta Pia feels like a quiet but proud guardian of the city’s past, marking the spot where modern Italy took shape during the famous Breccia di Porta Pia in 1870 - a key moment that led to the unification of Italy and the end of papal rule in Rome. The gate’s beautiful details and nearby monument make it a great stop for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, or anyone exploring beyond the classic tourist routes. Standing here, you feel the weight of history and the pulse of a city that has continuously reinvented itself for centuries. A must-see for anyone who wants to truly understand the layers of Rome!

DanteDante

Die Porta Pia ist eine historische Stadtportale in Ancona. Sie wurde zwischen 1787 und 1789 von dem Architekten Filippo Marchionni im Auftrag von Papst Pius VI erbaut. Die Porta Pia befindet sich an der Via XXIX Settembre und ist ein beeindruckendes Beispiel barocker Architektur. Die Fassade der Porta Pia besteht aus polierten Istriener Steinblöcken und ist mit barocken Friesen verziert. Sie hat eine Doppelfassade: die eine Seite ist mit Lesene und einem Attikaaufbau versehen, während die andere Seite aus Arenisquarzblöcken besteht und einen einfachen Tympanon trägt.

cosimo pignatarcosimo pignatar

L'imponente struttura di stile barocco era il varco di accesso alla città; varco incastonato nelle spesse mura difensive della stessa. È ubicato proprio di fronte alla Mole Vanvitelliana, sul finire della banchina lungomare Nazario Sauro, un affaccio pittoresco sul porto di Ancona di cui Porta Pia è fra i monumenti simbolo.

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A Grand Gateway into Rome’s Timeless Spirit

Porta Pia is a fascinating and elegant historical gate that perfectly captures Rome’s blend of art, architecture, and history. Designed by Michelangelo in the 16th century, it stands as a striking example of Renaissance creativity meeting military functionality. Today, Porta Pia feels like a quiet but proud guardian of the city’s past, marking the spot where modern Italy took shape during the famous Breccia di Porta Pia in 1870 - a key moment that led to the unification of Italy and the end of papal rule in Rome. The gate’s beautiful details and nearby monument make it a great stop for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, or anyone exploring beyond the classic tourist routes. Standing here, you feel the weight of history and the pulse of a city that has continuously reinvented itself for centuries. A must-see for anyone who wants to truly understand the...

4.0

The doorway of Pia, that is the gateway to enter the city of Ancona, is located near Lazzaretto of the at port of Ancona. It is one of my favorite place to sit and enjoy the sundown. The spot is also a perfect point for sightseeing. There is cycling path along the road connecting the locality of Ugo Bassi...