Cities can be divided into various categories: cities of art and industrial cities, cities by the sea and cities in the mountains. There are big cities and small cities or cities with the square and cities that, for some reason, lack them. Located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, the late Renaissance Palmanova belongs to cities with squares, but unlike most of them, its square is perfectly hexagonal which influenced its urban development. In fact, if you look at the pictures of Palmanova from above you will see the city in the shape of a star with 9 points.
Behind this particular aspect of Palmanova lies clearly the story, in this case the Serenissima who wanted to have a point of defense against the invasions of enemies. This is how the fortress city was born, the common work of engineers, negotiatists and experienced military architects of the period. To be able to admire the mastery and human ingenuity closely, follow the short itinerary of the fortifications at Porta Cividale.
Palmanova should be visited on foot: this will allow you to admire all its splendor and observe the palmarina life, quiet and calm, sometimes shaken by the few tourists or by the lively Monday market. You don't have to be afraid to get lost: so much all the main arteries always lead to the center square.
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