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The internal facade of Porta Pia a gate in the Aurelian Walls of Rome. It was built by order of Pope Pius IV (hence the name) and designed by Michelangelo in replacement
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New connections between Porta Pia, immortalized on the cover of Robert... | Download Scientific Diagram
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The Porta Pia, Gate in the Aurelian Walls, Rome, Italy Stock Image - Image of michelangelo, pope: 185083951
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