Hadrian’s Gate

Hadrian’s Gate is a triumphal arch in the city of Antalya (Turkey), erected in honor of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited Attalia in 130. Previously, the gates of Hadrian were incorporated into the city wall and have not been used for many years. Probably for this reason, the structure is well preserved. In the 1950s, the walls were destroyed, and the gates were reconstructed in 1959. The sidewalk was removed to show the original Roman-era road that can now be seen through an organic glass pavement. On it you can see the deep furrows from numerous carts passing through the city gates.