The brick arch was designed by Francesco Mazzarelli and built during 1703 – 04 . Originally , the structure was composed of three arches decorated with marble heraldic shields . Two further flanking narrow openings were added in the 20th century with the widening of the road . Previously the arches were surmounted by decorative spires ; these were removed after the 2012 earthquake
2012 earthquake
2012 Northern Italy earthquakes
Prospettiva di Corso Giovecca, Ferrara