Arch of the Sergii

Arch of the Sergii is an Ancient Roman triumphal arch located in Pula, Croatia. The arch commemorates three brothers of the Sergii family, specifically Lucius Sergius Lepidus, a tribune serving in the twenty-ninth legion that participated in the Battle of Actium and disbanded in 27 BC. This suggests an approximate date of construction : 29-27 BC. The arch stood behind the original naval gate of the early Roman colony. The Sergii were a powerful family of officials in the colony and retained their power for centuries.

The honorary triumphal arch, originally a city gate, was erected as a symbol of the victory at Actium. It was paid for by the wife of Lepidus, Salvia Postuma Sergia, sister of the three brothers. Both of their names are carved in the stone along with Lucius Sergius and Gaius Sergius, the honoree's father and uncle respectively. In its original form, statues of the two elders flanked Lepidus on both sides on the top of the arch. On either side of the inscription, a frieze depicts cupids, garlands and bucrania

This small arch with pairs of crenelated Corinthian columns and winged victories in the spandrels, was built on the facade of a gate (Porta Aurea) in the walls, so the part, visible from the town-side, was decorated. The decoration is late hellenistic, with major oriental influences. The low relief on the frieze represents a scene with a war chariot drawn by horses.

This arch has attracted the attention of many artists, even Michelangelo.

References

  • Turner, J. - Grove Dictionary of Art - Oxford University Press, USA; new edition (January 2, 1996); ISBN 0-19-517068-7
  • History of Pula
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Remo Malarik
23 August 2018
Basically the middle of the old city center. If you're lucky, there will also be some events going on around this area.
Fatal Bazooka
26 April 2016
Another nice historical monument from the ancient times. This is a gate to the old town.
Sverker Brundin
1 July 2017
Go here at night!
Fabio
4 December 2017
Arch of the Sergii
Adam Walicki
6 August 2021
Schön anzusehen- leider sehr überlaufen. Liegt auf einem großen Platz wo man gemütlich Pause machen kann
Yana Königsberg
6 October 2016
Симпатичная улочка для прогулки.
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Thu 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
Fri 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM–Midnight
Sun 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Mon-Tue 10:00 AM–10:00 PM

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