Porta del Popolo Arch

Address: Piazza del Popolo near Via del Corso, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Admission: Free (public gate and piazza)

The northern gate of Rome’s Aurelian Walls facing Piazza del Popolo, serving historically as the principal northern entrance to the city.

Built into the Aurelian defensive circuit of the late 3rd century AD, the gate has been repaired and refashioned in later centuries and remained a named and ceremonial entry point to the city. It has featured in processional routes and urban improvements through the Renaissance and modern periods.

Sited at the northern edge of central Rome, opening onto Piazza del Popolo and providing access from roads coming from the north.

• Northern gateway: Forms the northern approach to Piazza del Popolo and is commonly used by visitors arriving from the north of Rome.
• Viewing point: The square in front of the gate provides one of the most popular public spaces for viewing the gate and the surrounding cityscape.

Piazza del Popolo is a short walk from Flaminio (Metro A) and the Spanish Steps area; many buses terminate at the square. It’s a common pedestrian entry point into the centro storico.

• Use Porta del Popolo as the gateway to the north end of the historical center; the piazza is a good starting point for a walking tour toward Piazza di Spagna.
• See the twin churches of Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto facing the piazza - they frame the approach from Via del Corso.