Roman Gate (Porta Romana) is located along the side of Paliano overlooking Rome and its construction dates back to 1232, when Gregory IX strengthened the fortifications of the town.
In 1557 and in 1565 the gate was restored and decorated with frescoes which have been lost.
Its present form is a restoration of 1710 by Filippo Colonna II who built a military construction 'bulwark', i.e. a double entrance with two doors enclosing a small courtyard and a drawbridge.
The bridge served to overpass a small ditch in front of the door that was created by the waters of the cistern of the Fort. A small building was also constructed above the door for the guards.
In the nineteenth century the door was disconnected from the wall to open a passage for carriages.
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