Porta Sole

Porta Sole is a scenic viewpoint in , . Porta Sole is situated nearby to the building , as well as near the library .
Photo: ho visto nina volare, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Photo: Marcamps, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Biblioteca Augusta and Etruscan Arch.

Library
The is a public library in , , founded by Prospero Podiani. It opened in 1623, housed in the former Palazzo Meniconi on the Piazza Piccola.

City gate
Photo: Francesco Gasparetti, CC BY 2.0.
The , also known as the Arch of Augustus or Augustus Gate, is one of the eight gates in the Etruscan walls of ancient Perusia, now modern-day . is situated 100 metres northwest of Porta Sole.

Fountain
Photo: Monica, CC BY 2.0.
The , a masterpiece of medieval sculpture, placed in the centre of , is the monument symbol of the city of . is situated 240 metres southwest of Porta Sole.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pretola and Montebello.

Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km east of Porta Sole.

Hamlet
Photo: Fra20002, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km south of Porta Sole.

Town
Photo: Lorenzo.ferrucci, Public domain.
is a frazione of the city of , Italy. It is one of the largest and most populated neighbourhoods of the capital of . It is also the seat of the eighth ward of the municipality of Perugia. is situated 4½ km southeast of Porta Sole.

Porta Sole

Latitude
43.11385° or 43° 6′ 50″ north
Longitude
12.39068° or 12° 23′ 26″ east
Open location code
8FMJ497R+G7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9702827539
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
Wiki­data ID
Q16591534
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In Other Languages

From French to Italian—“Porta Sole” goes by many names.
  • French: “Porta sole”
  • French: “Porta Sole”
  • Italian: “arco dei Gigli”
  • Italian: “arco dei Montesperelli”
  • Italian: “Porta Sole”

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