Virtual tour the Porta Romana and Piazzale di Porta Romana in Florence. In the middle of the square is a large statue of a woman.

Porta Romana and Piazzale - Florence visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Porta Romana and Piazzale' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Tuscany.

Porta Romana (Roman Gate) is the best preserved of the old gates of Florence (Firenze). It formed part of the southern walls around the city and through it passes the Via Romana which leads south to Rome. The gatehouse was built in 1326. In the arch above it, visible when heading south our of the city, is a 14th Florentine style fresco by Franciabigio called 'Madonna and Child and Four Saints'.

In the middle of Piazzale de Porta Romana, the large road junction just outside the gate, stands 'Dietrofront' by Michelangelo Pistoletto, an enormous statue of a woman heading south carrying something on her head.

The Piazzale is at the southern entrance to the Giardino di Bobou (Gardens of Bobou) which are associated with the nearby Palazzo Pitti (Pitti Palace), one of the top attractions in Florence. Also nearby is the Istituto d'Arte of Florence and Chiesa di San Pier Gattolino.

Porta Romana
Piazza della Calza, 1 / R
50125 Firenze, Italia
Phone: 055 222300

Bus: Porta Romana (1CE37, 12, 131D, 131R, 365, 366, 368, 370, 371, 372)