Walls, towers and gates Florence

The Roman Door dates back to 1326. Like all other doors, over the years it has undergone interventions that have totally changed the original appearance of the door. Inside it houses frescoes and decorations of great historical importance.

The door dates back at the same time as the walls of Florence in the '200. It took this name from the cross “al Gorgo” that was nearby, and was very famous for a legend from the area. Inside it has frescoes and tombstones, testimonies of Florentine history.

Porta San Gallo was built in the 13th century, and is part of the Florentine walls. It was famous because many powerful characters of the time passed beneath it, such as King Frederick IV of Denmark. Inside it has tombstones, which document parts of the history of Florence.

Porta San Giorgio dates back to 1324, a period when the sixth Florentine wall circle was also erected. The original project was carried out by Andrea Orcagna, but over the years it was modified for military reasons. Of particular interest is a bas-relief of the '300 on the façade, and inside, a fresco of a religious character.

Porta San Miniato was built in the fourteenth century, together with the sixth Florentine wall circle. The current appearance is the result of a series of restoration work from 1996 to 2005. Over the years he has served as a defence and surveillance. On the structure there are two stone coats of arms of the Municipality.

The Tower in question is a structure of the medieval type. It is thought that the construction of the tower dates back to the 12th century when it was outside the walls. It takes its name from the homonymous and oldest family in the city. In the nineteenth century, the tower was embellished with terracotta. The fortification has a rectangular shape and is divided into five floors. The large room, which is located on the top floor and from which you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic views, is the most recent part of the tower.

The door was built during the fourteenth century, together with the sixth circle of walls of the city. From its structure it can be said that it was designed to be the largest door in the area, but for reasons of war, over the years, it underwent several restorations that changed plans. On the facade there is also the stone coat of arms of Florence.

The Tower of the Ghiberti, also known as the “Widows”, dates back to the '200. It took its name from the Ghiberti family, who bought it in 1259, and also changed the structure. The plant has simple architectural elements in stone and wrought iron, which were restored during the '900. It hosted several descendants of the family, including also the famous artist Lorenzo Ghiberti.