Walking Through Etruscan Walls and Gates

Testimonies of the Etruscan Era

In Perugia, significant testimonies of the Etruscan era are still visible, particularly the city wall built between the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. The Etruscan Arch, also known as the Arch of Augustus, was the main entrance of this wall. The overlying loggia and nearby fountain are 16th-century additions.

The Gates of Perugia

Perugia, with its millennia-old history, is surrounded by ancient walls that include numerous historic gates, many of which date back to the Etruscan and medieval periods. Here’s an overview of Perugia’s main gates: