Eastern Gate of Augusta Taurinorum - Turin, Italy
N 45° 04.263 E 007° 41.119
32T E 396511 N 4991683
The Palazzo Madama was first erected at the close of the 13th century on the Roman east gate of the town. The remains of the towers were incorporated in it,
Waymark Code: WM8HJV
Location: Piemonte, Italy
Date Posted: 04/05/2010
Views: 6
At the time of the Roman Empire, Palazzo Madama was the entrance gate to the city in correspondence to the decuman maximum (east-west axis), today Via Garibaldi. Two tall towers, those that still stand on the pedestrian side of the piazza, framed four arched openings that allowed entry into and exit from Augusta Taurinorum eastward.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: 7.5
Opening days/times:
From Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Closed Mondays.
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Some remaining traces (ruins) or pieces
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