Porta Montanara, Rimini

The Montanara Gate was built in the 2nd century BC and together with Porta Romana, Porta Marina and Porta Gallica, made part of Ariminum's defensive system. Originally, the gate consisted of two archways, and during the Middle Ages it served as the main entrance in the city. It was situated at the end of an old street, Cardine Massimo, now named Via Garibaldi. During World War II the gate was partially destroyed. The half of the gate that survived the bombardment was moved near Tempio Malatestiano. In 2003 the Montanara Gate was finally restored and placed to its original location on Via Garibaldi.