Porta Latina
Arch Ancient Roman gate in the Aurelian Walls
An ancient gate on Rome’s Via Latina, Porta Latina offers visible stretches of the Aurelian Walls; walkers and history buffs pass it while tracing Rome’s imperial roads.
An ancient gate in Rome’s Aurelian Walls, located where the Via Latina approached the city; the walls enclosing Rome date to the late 3rd century AD.
Erected as part of the Aurelian defensive circuit in the late 3rd century, the gate and its adjacent walls were repaired and modified in later Roman, medieval and post-medieval periods. Over the centuries the structure served as a controlled city entrance and as part of Rome’s defensive system.
Sited on the southern side of the ancient city where the Via Latina entered Rome; it is within the modern city and visitable from central Rome.
- Aurelian Walls: Part of Rome's Aurelian Walls, which were built in the late 3rd century AD to defend the expanded imperial city.
How to Get to Porta Latina #
Porta Latina is adjacent to Via Latina and a short walk from San Giovanni station (Metro line A). It’s also easily reached on foot from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano (about 15-20 minutes).
Tips for Visiting Porta Latina #
- Visit Porta Latina as part of a walk along the Aurelian Walls and the cemetery of San Giovanni; the nearby brickwork shows restoration layers.
- Look for graffiti and votive candles in niches - traces of later life layered onto ancient stone.
Best Time to Visit Porta Latina #
An outdoor ancient gate best combined with walking tours; avoid high summer heat for comfort.
Weather & Climate near Porta Latina #
Porta Latina's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (725 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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