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The '''Porta Salaria''' was a gate an Aurelian gate in [[Rome]] that existed until it was demolished in [[Modern Times|1921]]. | The '''Porta Salaria''' was a gate an Aurelian gate in [[Rome]] that existed until it was demolished in [[Modern Times|1921]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Roman Empire=== | ===Roman Empire=== | ||
Porta Salaria was part of the Aurelian Walls built by Emperor Aurelian in the 3rd century, including pre-existing constructions in order to expedite the works. Under it passed the Via Salaria nova, which joined the Via Salaria vetus outside the city. The gate had a single passage and was flanked by two semi-circular towers. | Porta Salaria was part of the Aurelian Walls built by Emperor Aurelian in the 3rd century, including pre-existing constructions in order to expedite the works. Under it passed the Via Salaria nova, which joined the Via Salaria vetus outside the city. The gate had a single passage and was flanked by two semi-circular towers.<ref name="wiki">''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porta_Salaria Porta Salaria Wikipedia Article]''</ref> | ||
===19th century=== | ===19th century=== | ||
On September 20, 1870 the trait of the Aurelian Walls between Porta Salaria and Porta Pia witnessed the end of the Papal States (see Capture of Rome). The gate was damaged by the artillery fire of the Italian troops, and the following year it was demolished. In 1873, it was rebuilt under design by architect Virginio Vespignani. | On September 20, 1870 the trait of the Aurelian Walls between Porta Salaria and Porta Pia witnessed the end of the Papal States (see Capture of Rome). The gate was damaged by the artillery fire of the Italian troops, and the following year it was demolished. In 1873, it was rebuilt under design by architect Virginio Vespignani.<ref name="wiki"/> | ||
==Database entry== | ==Database entry== | ||
''The Goth king Alaric I entered Rome through this Aurelian gate to begin his 410 Sack of Rome. Unlike most of its counterparts, the Porta Salaria didn't receive a Christian name during the Middle Ages, perhaps as punishment for its failure.'' | ''The Goth king Alaric I entered Rome through this Aurelian gate to begin his 410 Sack of Rome. Unlike most of its counterparts, the Porta Salaria didn't receive a Christian name during the Middle Ages, perhaps as punishment for its failure.''<ref name="ACBH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Rome]] | [[Category:Rome]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks]] | [[Category:Landmarks]] | ||
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The Porta Salaria was a gate an Aurelian gate in Rome that existed until it was demolished in 1921.
History
Roman Empire
Porta Salaria was part of the Aurelian Walls built by Emperor Aurelian in the 3rd century, including pre-existing constructions in order to expedite the works. Under it passed the Via Salaria nova, which joined the Via Salaria vetus outside the city. The gate had a single passage and was flanked by two semi-circular towers.[1]
19th century
On September 20, 1870 the trait of the Aurelian Walls between Porta Salaria and Porta Pia witnessed the end of the Papal States (see Capture of Rome). The gate was damaged by the artillery fire of the Italian troops, and the following year it was demolished. In 1873, it was rebuilt under design by architect Virginio Vespignani.[1]
Database entry
The Goth king Alaric I entered Rome through this Aurelian gate to begin his 410 Sack of Rome. Unlike most of its counterparts, the Porta Salaria didn't receive a Christian name during the Middle Ages, perhaps as punishment for its failure.[2]