Porta Praenestina (Aquae Claudia and Anio Novus)
N 41° 53.501 E 012° 30.892
33T E 293831 N 4640736
The original gate was built centuries before the Aurelian wall (in which it is now embedded) in 52 by the emperor Claudius, and is formed by arches through two aqueducts, the Aqua Claudia and the Anio Novus.
Waymark Code: WM1X73
Location: Lazio, Italy
Date Posted: 07/25/2007
Views: 107
It was constructed as a monumental double archway built of white travertine. It contains inscriptions in praise of the emperors Claudius, Vespasian, and Titus for their work on the aqueducts. It was first known as the Porta Prenestina.
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When was it built?: Not listed
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