This gate was built by Michael Angelo in 1564. It was nearly destroyed by the Italian troops in 1870, but is now restored.
A fine view of the Villa Albani and the Sabine Hills may be had from this spot.
To the left of the gate a tablet marks where the Italian army entered Rome on the 20th September 1870.
PORTA NOMENTANA,
Porta Pia taking its place. The former is flanked by two round towers. Opposite is the Villa Patrizi, in which is the small catacomb of S. Nicomedus. Beyond, on the right, is the Villa Lezzani and the Chapel of S. Giustina.
Proceeding down the Via Nomentana a little way, on the right is the
VILLA TORLONIA,
open on Thursdays, from 11 till 4, with permission to be obtained of Messrs. Spada and Co. The gallery has many fine paintings and sculptures, and the gardens are adorned with fountains, statues, and mock ruins.
About a mile further on is the