| Druso
Arch
The massive Druso and Germanico Arch, tracing back to I century
A. D., is still partly buried and hidden inside houses on the right side of the
street (Via dell'Arco di Druso).
Made up by big squared blocks of stone, by
the inscription on its frontage we understand that it was erected on the initiative
of the Spoleto Senate in honour of Principles Druso and Germanico, respectively
son and adoptive son of Emperor Tiberio; it represented a monumental entry to
those, coming from Rome, who entered in town through the Monterone Arch.
Choked
by surrounding houses, it was to be pulled down; but in 1955 the remaining part
of the eastern pier was set free till the original laying, on the occasion of
repairing works in the adjoining roman temple. |
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