Porta Eburnea, Perugia

Name: Porta Eburnea
Address: Perugia, Italy

#34 among attractions in Perugia

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The Porta Eburnea, or Almond Arch, is one of the ancient gates of Perugia's Etruscan city walls.

It is located in Mariotti Square, in the district of the same name. The origin of the name is due to the fact that a temple dedicated to the god Vertumno and lined with the precious elephantine material once stood nearby.

The gateway was altered in the 14th century and today is in its medieval form with an ogival arch and characteristic projecting joints. A leonine protome and some letters that probably formed the inscription AUGUSTA PERUSIA - COLONIA VIBIA, recurring in almost all the gates of the Etruscan enclosure, remain from the original gate.

Popular tradition points to this place as particularly auspicious, to the point that the Baglioni, before their military expeditions, never failed to pass under this arch.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°6'31"N, 12°23'9"E

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Porta Eburnea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo dei Priori, Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Fontana Maggiore, Palazzo della Provincia e della Prefettura.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Eburnea?

Nearby attractions include Rocca Paolina, Perugia (4 min walk), Palazzo della Provincia e della Prefettura, Perugia (4 min walk), Palazzo Donini, Perugia (4 min walk), Porta Marzia, Perugia (5 min walk).

How to get to Porta Eburnea by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Eburnea:

Bus

Viale Pompeo Pellini • Lines: A, D, E, K, L, O (4 min walk)
Via Pompeo Pellini • Lines: A, D, E, K, L, O (3 min walk)

Train

Cupa (4 min walk)
Pincetto (8 min walk)