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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 ...
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."
Panorama of Verona and its river in a mid-eighteenth century painting by Bernardo Bellotto, better known as Canaletto.. The history of Verona traces its origins from the foundation of the first settlement on San Pietro hill, probably dating back to the Neolithic period, to the present day: the evidence of such an ancient and rich history can be seen in the landmarks, in the streets and squares ...
Porta Borsari is an ancient Roman gate in Verona, northern Italy. The gate dates to the 1st century AD, though it was most likely built over a pre-existing gate from the 1st century BC. An inscription dating from emperor Gallienus ' reign reports another reconstruction in 265 AD. [ 1 ]
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Colchester city walls, built after the Boudiccan revolt c.65–80 A.D; Chester city walls, originating as part of the fortress of Deva Victrix between 70 and 80 AD; York city walls, originally constructed around 71 AD when York was a Roman colony; Hadrian's Wall, built in England beginning in 122 AD at the edge of Roman conquest to keep out the ...