Porta Palatina, Turin

Name: Porta Palatina
Address: Piazza Cesare Augusto 15, Turin, 10122, Italy

#32 among attractions in Turin

Archaeological site, Observation decks and towers, Historical place

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The Palatine Gate is a Roman Age city gate located in Turin, Italy. The gate provided access through the city walls of Julia Augusta Taurinorum from the North side and, as a result, it constituted the Porta Principalis Dextra of the old town. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°4'26"N, 7°41'3"E

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Piazza Cesare Augusto 15Circoscrizione 1 (Centro)Turin 10122 Italy

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Nearby attractions include: Royal Palace of Turin, Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Chiablese.

~830 ftSE
Royal residence with armory and museum
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Palazzo Madama, Turin
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~440 ftSE
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Palazzo Chiablese, Turin
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~310 ftW
Historic 15th-century cathedral
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~1150 ftS
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Museo Civico d'Arte Antica, Turin
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~1410 ftW
45°4'25"N • 7°40'43"E
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, Turin
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Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Porta Palatina open?

Porta Palatina is open:

Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday 9 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Palatina?

Nearby attractions include Turin Cathedral, Turin (2 min walk), Palazzo Chiablese, Turin (3 min walk), Church of the Holy Spirit, Turin (3 min walk), Basilica Mauriziana, Turin (3 min walk).

How to get to Porta Palatina by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Palatina:

Tram

Duomo - Musei Reali • Lines: 4, 7 (2 min walk)
Corte D'Appello • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)

Bus

Duomo - Musei Reali • Lines: 11, 19, 27, (N) 4r, 51, 57 (2 min walk)
Milano • Lines: St2 (4 min walk)

Metro

XVIII Dicembre • Lines: M1 (20 min walk)
Porta Nuova • Lines: M1 (21 min walk)

Train

Torino Porta Susa (23 min walk)
Torino Porta Nuova (25 min walk)