Friday, September 20, 2013

ARCH OF GALLIENUS

ARCO DI GALLIENO
Augustan reconstruction of the PORTA ESQUILINA (Esquiline Gate) of the Servian Walls
Restored and dedicated to the Emperor Gallienus (253/268) and his wife in 262 by one Aurelius Victor
In the vicinity of the arch the ancient marvelous fresco "Aldobrandini Wedding" was found. It is now in the Vatican Museums

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