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Arco dei Gavi

About

The Arco dei Gavi is one of Verona’s most distinctive Roman monuments, built in the mid‑1st century AD to honour the influential Gavia family. Standing along the ancient Via Postumia, it originally marked a key entrance to the city and is a rare example of a privately commissioned triumphal arch. Its elegant proportions and refined decoration made it a favourite study piece for Renaissance architects, inspiring figures such as Palladio and Serlio. During the Middle Ages, the arch was incorporated into the city walls and used as a gate, before being demolished in 1805 under Napoleonic rule to ease military transport. Reassembled in the 1930s near Castelvecchio using original stones, the arch now offers a striking glimpse into Verona’s Roman past, blending archaeological authenticity with centuries of architectural admiration.

Verona Italy

Location

Arco dei Gavi is located at Corso Castelvecchio, in a small green area overlooking the Adige River, directly beside Castelvecchio castle and Ponte Scaligero in Verona’s historic center. Originally positioned along Via Postumia near the Roman walls, this 1st-century Roman triumphal arch was rebuilt here in 1932 after Napoleonic dismantling, with its base markers still visible nearby. Nearby landmarks include the Castelvecchio Museum with its medieval art collection, the scenic Ponte Scaligero footbridge for river views, Corso Cavour’s shops and cafes, and a short walk to Santi Apostoli church and the Arena di Verona.

Arco dei Gavi

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