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Macerata - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Civica

The Civic Tower, also known as Torre Maggiore or Torre dell'Orologio, dates back to 1492. It was built by Matteo d'Ancona. After deep restorations dating back to 1653, the tower was completed. It has a height of about 64 m. The building has particular decorative architectural elements of the time. The heart of the tower is given by the beautiful clock. From the terrace of the Tower you can admire a view that includes an area that extends from the Sibillini mountains to the sea. It is now open to the public.

Ancona - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Pia

The Door was erected in the 18th century by Pope Pius VI from whom it also took its name. At the time it worked as an access to enter Ancona, in a more agile and simple way. The structure was built by Filippo Marchionni, who gave the door a typical Baroque style, made of Istrian stone. The original façade contained the papal coat of arms, but during the Napoleonic period it was chiseled. Today, several contemporary exhibitions are exhibited inside the door.

Ancona - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Clementina

The Clementine Tower or the so-called Watchtower dates back to 1716 by Pope Clement XI. It served to protect and guard against the phenomenon of pirate banditism. It stands in Portonovo, which is a hamlet of the municipality of Ancona erected in a strategic position. After the Unification of Italy, the Clementine tower became the property of the De Bosis family. The building has special decorative architectural elements, typical of noble residences. Today it is possible to admire it.

Monterubbiano - Walls, towers and gates

Mura Castellane

In the southern part of Moterubbiano it is possible to admire Porta S.Basso, known by the villagers as “Porta Vecchia”. Two other accesses to the city are represented by Porta del Pero in the north and Porta Sant'Andrea in the west, which, together with some sections of the walls, constitute the remains of the ancient circle of walls that protected the country. It was Francesco Sforza who made such fortifications between 1433 and 1446. The city wall was equipped with three fortresses that no longer exist.

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