Point of interest
Gate of Hercules
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Sandra
June 29, 2016
Dating from the mid first century, it's the town's oldest gate. Named after Hercules, the town patron, it's decorated with a relief showing Hercules' head and club.
Milan
January 31, 2019
The Gate of Hercules are the most interesting and oldest in its historical context, because of the inscription of the two duumviri (Calpurnius and Cassius) sent from Rome to lead the people and build a colony. Lack of decorations on this simple arch, which does not set apart from the wall itself, tells us about the archaic nature of this entrance in the town.
The Gate of Hercules are the most interesting and oldest in its historical context, because of the inscription of the two duumviri (Calpurnius and Cassius) sent from Rome to lead the people and build a colony. Lack of decorations on this simple arch, which does not set apart from the wall itself, t…
Masha
March 6, 2016
It stands between two, most probably medieval towers. At the top of the damaged arch, although hardly recognizable, is a carving of the head of Hercules and his club.
Tatjana
July 3, 2014
Old roman gate, now entrance to Italian Community Center
Dejan
April 13, 2016
Part of an ancient history. Nice place.
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