FranceThe Porte Taillée is a Roman-era city gate in Besançon, France, carved through Saint-Étienne hill. Constructed under Emperor Vespasian or Marcus Aurelius (late 1st to 2nd century AD), it originally served the Besançon aqueduct between Vaire-Arcier and Castan Square [1]. The passage was redeveloped during the Middle Ages into a functioning city gate, then fortified in 1546 by military engineer Vauban under Charles Quint [1]. The structure has been classified as a Monument historique since 1944 [1].
Porte Taillée
| Type | Gate/archway/bridge |
|---|---|
| Period | 1 - 500 AD |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 47.2287° N, 6.0385° E |