Arco
di Druso e Germanico
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. |
