Walls, towers and gates Country of Ravenna

The Tower of Oriolo was erected in the second half of the fifteenth century, during the rule of Charles II Manfredi, lord of Faenza. The building has a hexagonal structure divided into five floors connected by a spiral staircase. Initially defensive, the Tower was sold to private individuals during the eighteenth century who used it as a mezzadria. It also served as a refuge for some civilians who fled from Faenza during the bombings of 1944.

The Civic Clock Tower was erected in 1604, at the behest of Friar Domenico Paganelli. The structure was built using the previous sixteenth-century rusticated base. It has a quadrangular plan with a dome on the top. In a niche with balcony we find the Madonna with the Child in marble, the work of Francesco Scala. The Tower was destroyed by the Germans in 1944, and later rebuilt in 1953 in its original position.

The Clock Tower was built in 1290. Over the years the tower was rebuilt several times. The current form dates back to 1850. The property is located on a hill from where you can admire a beautiful view.

It's located in the southern part of the city, between Via Baccarini, Via Bastioni e Via S. Mama. It's one of the oldest of the city, it was built in the XI century. It was rebuilt in 1613 in brick and stone of Istria, has two pillars with tuscan capitals. It owes its name to the nearby church and monastery dedicated to San Mamante.

It's located between Via Cavour and Piazza Baracca, practically close to the city center. Named from the Venetian podestà Giustiniani, Porta Giustiniana , was built, probably before year 1000. During 1545 it was moved and rebuilt in 1583. It was originally characterized by the presence of two semicircular towers embattled which stood on either side (later replaced by the two square bastions).

Built in the sixteenth century, was further enhanced by precious marbles of the Golden Gate (now demolished). Closed during the first dominion of Venice (to prevent access to the road that led to Rimini), was restored in 1653 and called at first Porta Pamphilia and then Porta Garibaldi.

Located in Via Paolo Costa. Built in the twelfth century, it was called tower of Beccai for a long time, because of the butchers' shops that filled this corner of the city. With its almost forty meters of height, it was the highest of the city's towers built by the gentry. The tower, is characterized by a particularly inclination, due to the landslide underground soil.

Located at the beginning of Via Roma it's the gateway that provides access to the northern part of the city. Called also Porta Anastasia and Porta Cybo is already documented in 1235. It comes in brick, with fine inlays of Istrian stone and marble. Its arch is outlined by a fine ashlar complemented by a key that recalls the greek triglyphs.

Porta Mare was built at the beginning of the 19th century and is the only building left of that period. He took this name, as it made it possible to access the sea. The structure has a round arch, which is still in excellent condition.

Upper door was built at the beginning of the fourteenth century, and later rebuilt in the eighteenth century. Together with Porta Pieve it is one of the two old entrance doors to the city still visible. To get there you have to follow the whole Via Mazzini from Piazza della Libertà, in the historic center. It has paid car parking, or parking areas nearby.