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Arco dei Gavi

  • August 14, 2004
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
Arco dei Gavi

The Gavi’s arch stands on the small square on the riverbank. The four-sided arch was built in Roman times (1st century AD) for the Gavi, a wealthy Roman - Veronese family. The elegant square, where the arch used to stay, was originally situated in the center of Via Postumia, the street leading to the Castelvecchio. In 1796, during the Napoleonic wars, the Arch was damaged greatly. It was moved here and reconstructed only in 1933. From the riverbank beyond the arch you will enjoy the view of the beautiful Ponte Scaligero.

From journal Delightful Verona

Arco dei Gavi

  • April 2, 2002
  • Rated 3 of 5 by gosusan from San Francisco, California
Arco dei Gavi

The graceful Arco dei Gavi is one of the oldest of Verona's Roman remains.

At one point it arched over the Corso Cavour, but it was blown up by Napoleon's forces at the storming of Castelvecchio in 1805. The outline of the original placement is marked in white paving stones, but I don't recommend venturing out into this busy street for a closer look.

The arch was rebuilt nearby in a small, shaded riverside park. Several benches provide seating for you, should you bring some pizza or gelato from the nearby shops on Via Roma.

From journal Verona: La Citta d'Amore

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