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Porta Romana is one of the ancient gates in the walls of Siena, located on the route of the ancient Via Cassia. It was built in 1327 - 1328 by Agnolo di Ventura and Agostino di Giovanni, equipped with battlements and a defensive wall. In 1417, Taddeo di Bartolo was commissioned to paint the fresco that was to adorn it with a depiction of the Virgin, like the other city gates, to implore divine protection for the city. In 1978, the frescoes, due to advanced deterioration, were detached and transferred to the Basilica of San Francesco. However, there is a Roman inscription at the Porta Romana!The inscription was written on a travertine tablet and, based on its graphic characters and content, can be dated to the Augustan period (27 BC – 0) saying "Silvanus sacr(um) / C. Victricius / Memor VIvir / [a] ugustalis posuit" = Caio Victricio Memore Seviro augustale dedicated a small temple to Silvanus.

In Siena, as we know, your eye always falls there, on the shell-shaped Campo or the striped marble of the Duomo. And rightly so. But then there are those places that speak to you in a different voice, more raspy and sincere. Porta Romana is one of them. Let's be clear: this isn't a small archway placed there for show. This is a beast of brick and stone, a fortress planted to the south to tell those arriving from Rome: "Be careful, you're entering Siena." It's massive, imposing, it makes you feel small and immediately reminds you that this city was once a serious thing, a power that had to be defended. It has none of the frills of other monuments; it gets straight to the point, and for me, its charm begins right there.

I had a fatal accident on a downhill ski run back in the 90s. After that, helmets became mandatory, if I remember correctly.

beautiful and with many tourists

Castellina in Chianti is one of the four main towns in Chianti. The main street, unfortunately narrow, is full of charming little cafes and traditional shops.

Wow Ice Cream in Castellina in Chianti

One of the most evocative corners of Castellina in Chianti is the medieval vaulted alley, also known as Via delle Volte. Dating back to the late Middle Ages, it was built between the 13th and 15th centuries as a covered walkway within the defensive walls, when Castellina was a stronghold contested between Florence and Siena. The stone vaults protected the soldiers and reinforced the wall structure. Today, this shaded and quiet passageway retains its past charm intact: between stone arches and panoramic openings, it offers spectacular views of the Chianti hills, a perfect blend of history, landscape, and architecture.

Evocative statues in the square. Ancient and modern.