Having the shape of a triumphal arch with three entrances, this is the fhirst of three gates that secured the acces from the eastern side, from the lower part of the city.
Made from carved stone the Austrian coat of flags is centerd on the upper side of the gate, in the left there is a statue of Venus and in the right one representing Marte – god of war in greek mithology.
Also there are other sculptures representing Hercules fighting Antheus, Enea carrying her Anchise or Perseus holding Medusas head. 
The 1st Gate of the fortress is an important symbol of the city of Alba Iulia and hopefuly it will be seen as an international site-seeing point.
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