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Porte Noire (Black Gate)

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Porte Noire (Black Gate)

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Porte Noire (Black Gate)

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Location: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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Willem VS

February 25, 2024

Cycling

Triumphal Arch: La Porte Noire is a Roman triumphal arch, similar to the Arch of Constantine in Rome. It is considered one of the best preserved Roman triumphal arches in …

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Scout Jens

June 5, 2024

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This Gallo-Roman triumphal arch was built around 175 AD in honor of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius after the victory over the Parthians in 166 and is characterized by a very rich sculpture. The columns are decorated with plant motifs, legendary scenes (mythology) and battle scenes.

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Peter

February 25, 2024

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The path up to the citadel is very steep - but there is a bike room and lockers at the top

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