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The first phase of construction of the defenses began around the second half of the 1st century B.C., following Verona's attainment of the rank of Roman municipium; a second phase of renovation and enlargement of the city walls took place in the 3rd century at the urging of Emperor Gallienus; and, finally, in a final phase in the early 6th ...
The remains of a domus dating back to the 1st century can be found leaning against the inner walls of the late Republican rampart: this location shows how Verona's city space was intensively used. Mainly two rooms of this building are still recognizable, separated by narrow service rooms and decorated with mosaic and marble floors ( opus ...
Monuments of Verona; Plebiscite of Veneto of 1866; Province of Belluno; Province of Padua; Province of Rovigo; Province of Treviso; Province of Venice; Province of Verona; Province of Vicenza; Refrontolo; Roman walls of Verona; Torricelle; Venetian wine; Veneto; Verona-Caprino-Garda railway; Verona defensive system; Vicariate of Valpolicella ...
The first phase of construction of the defenses started around the second half of the 1st century BC, following Verona's attainment of the rank of Roman municipium, [100] a second phase of renovation and enlargement of the city walls took place in the 3rd century at the urging of Emperor Gallienus, [101] and finally in a final phase Theodoric ...
Porta Nuova is a gateway to the historic center of Verona, built between 1532 and 1540.It was designed by architect Michele Sanmicheli. Giorgio Vasari remarked on the gateway in his work Le vite de' più eccellenti pittori, scultori e architettori, stating that it was "never before any other work of more grandeur or better design."
Verona, New York. Census-designated place. Location in Oneida County and the state of New York. Country: United States: ... Area code: 315: FIPS code: 36-77167: GNIS ...
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Verona was founded in a place, the San Pietro hill, whose choice was propitiated by favorable natural conditions: the hill was easily defensible from external attacks, while the banks of the Adige could be dangerous, as the river exposed the surrounding areas to annual flooding; in addition, the relief was located at the end of the Adige valley, the main route of communication with the peoples ...