The gate of Emperor Hadrian in Plovdiv will be restored

The triumphal arch through which Roman Emperor Adrian solemnly entered Plovdiv will be restored. The ideological project will soon be ready, said the municipality. The bases of the marble arch are among the last archaeological findings near the East Gate in the city, it is one of the most valuable and remarkable architectural monuments of Philippopolis, historians explain. The main street is the main entrance to the city. It led to the port of the ancient Roman Hebros River. Today it is called Maritsa and is among the symbols of Plovdiv. It is supposed that the gate was built specifically for the visit of Emperor Adrian. The street has been decorated with richly ornamented columns. Many items have been saved. For the complete restoration of the artifacts in the archaeological site the municipality will allocate nearly five million levs.