Porta Salaria
Monument Ancient gate on Rome's Aurelian Walls
A gate on Rome’s Via Salaria incorporated into the Aurelian Walls, Porta Salaria appears on historic walking routes through the Salario quarter and Rome’s northern approaches.
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A city gate in Rome’s Aurelian Walls located on the line of the ancient Via Salaria, the road that historically connected Rome with the Adriatic coast.
Built with the late 3rd century Aurelian defensive circuit, the gate has been repaired and altered in successive centuries and has served as a controlled city entrance on the Via Salaria corridor. It has a continuous presence in Rome’s topography from antiquity to the present.
Positioned on the northeastern side of Rome where the Via Salaria approached the city; accessible from the surrounding modern districts.
- Ancient road: Marks the line where the ancient Via Salaria met the Aurelian Walls and later became a named urban gateway in Rome.
How to Get to Porta Salaria #
Porta Salaria sits along Via Salaria near Piazza Fiume. The area is served by several buses and is about a 10-15 minute walk from Termini station.
Tips for Visiting Porta Salaria #
- Walk the stretch of Viale Regina Margherita and observe the 19th‑century urban planning influence; the modern memorials nearby are easy to miss.
- Combine with a visit to the National Museum of Rome which is a short bus ride away.
Best Time to Visit Porta Salaria #
An urban gate area best visited as part of neighborhood explorations; not weather-dependent but easier outside midsummer.
Weather & Climate near Porta Salaria #
Porta Salaria'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 (670 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 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 (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (56 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 (55 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 (39 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall 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 (31 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 92 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. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
