Terni - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Barbarasa In Via Roma you can admire the Romanesque residential tower in the best condition. An inscription reminds us that the relic "Precious Blood" was to keep the plague away from the city. It is now on display in the cathedral.
Amelia - Walls, towers and gates Mura megalitiche The megalithic walls of the hamlet of Amelia were built with the aim of fortifying and protecting the city from attacks by enemies. These walls date from the 6th to the first century BC and then were expanded later over the years. These types of walls are also present in other regions of Italy.
Amelia - Walls, towers and gates Torre Civica The Civic Tower is located in the city of Amelia and is more than 30 m high. The central part of the tower represents an architectural style from the 13th century, while the highest part dates back to the eighteenth century. The building has twelve sides, at the entrance to the Tower we also find the clock mechanism, while on the terrace there are five bells that are used to announce the masses in the cathedral.
Spello - Walls, towers and gates Porta Urbica Porta Urbica was one of the city entrances. It is part of the ancient city walls built in Roman times. Like other Roman architecture, it stands out for its grandeur. On the one hand it is dominated by a small lookout tower.
Spello - Walls, towers and gates Porta Venere Porta Venere is part of one of the oldest Roman doors that open along the city walls of Spello. Its name probably comes from a previous temple dedicated to the goddess Venus. The Door consists of three forks of which the central one is the largest. On the sides there are still two towers with a polygonal plan.
Spello - Walls, towers and gates Porta Consolare The Consular Gate is part of the oldest fortified wall in Italy. It was the main access to the ancient city and was composed of limestone blocks of the Subasio. It presented itself with a structure with three arches and bearing on the outside front three funeral statues.
Montefalco - Walls, towers and gates Porta Federico II The Federico II Gate, also known as “St Bartholomew”, was built in 1244. It took its name in honor of Emperor Frederick II, who stopped in the city during a passage. On the facade of the door is the emblem of the emperor.
Gubbio - Walls, towers and gates Torre Porta Romana Torre Porta Romana was built in the fourteenth century, in order to defend one of the entrances of the city. Its height is 25 meters and is provided with three important elements: the door, an iron grate and the drawbridge. In the 16th century, the second arch of the Roman Gate was walled. The first restoration of the tower lasted 5 years (1990-1994) immediately after the restorations the Museum was officially opened. Thanks to the participation of the “Family of Sangiorgiari”, a restoration of the fresco of the “Madonna with Child” has also been carried out lately.
Spoleto - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell' Olio The Torre dell'Olio is one of the most characteristic monuments of the city of Spoleto. In fact, it is considered the symbol of the city. Its construction dates back to the 13th century. The tower was named Torre dell'Olio as hot oil was poured to defend the city over enemies.
Assisi - Walls, towers and gates Porta Moiano Porta Moiano was built in Roman times. It is a strong polygonal structure with very small slots instead of windows. Crossing it you reach the beautiful garden of the Bishop's Palace.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Marzia The Porta Marzia is part of the Etruscan city walls of Perugia. The property is located in the historic center of the city and dates back to the second half of the 3rd century BC. In 1540, the door was dismantled and incorporated into the external walls of the Rocca Paolina, by Antonio da Sangallo, on commission of Pope Paul III.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Trasimena Porta Trasimena was built in the middle of the 3rd century. The Door was better known also as the Arch of San Luca, since there was also the Church of San Luca next to it. With the reconstruction in the Middle Ages, a Lion was also added to the front of the door.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Sant'Angelo Porta Sant'Angelo was created as a city gate and is the most majestic of the medieval gates of the walls of Perugia. Porta Sant'Angelo is a crenellated construction in tins and bricks that houses inside the Museum of Gates and City Walls. The tower, which is part of the structure, was built in 1326 by Lorenzo Maitani during the fourteenth-century completion of the medieval walls. From the roof of the tower you can admire a splendid panorama of the city of Perugia.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Torre degli Sciri The Sciri Tower was built in the 12th century. It has a square shape, without windows, about 46 meters high. It takes its name from the Sciri family and is the only one of the medieval towers to have remained intact in the city of Perugia. From being a tower of defense to protect oneself from any enemy attacks, it became, at a later time, a watchtower.
Cerreto di Spoleto - Walls, towers and gates Borgo Cerreto di Spoleto The village of Cerreto di Spoleto was built in the fifteenth century and covers an area of about 357 meters. The purpose of its construction was to protect the area of the castle of Cerreto. Currently, only one of the four doors and a watchtower comes from the village, which has been transformed into a bell tower church. The environment was the center of some studies and was considered very important historic center.
Assisi - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Giacomo The construction of the Porta San Giacomo was done in the Middle Ages and at the time connected Assisi with the Rocca Maggiore. It is a rectangular red brick plan positioned on one of the most strategic points in the city. Over the years it was modified with unique frescoes, which are currently located on the Municipal Art Gallery of the area.
Assisi - Walls, towers and gates Torre del Popolo The Tower was built in the 13th century to host the Captain of the People, who lived there together with his family for several years. The building is 47 meters high and its architecture has been modified over the years. The current appearance stands out from the red stone base, and the shield on the archkey, testimonials from previous owners. The College of Notaries, which was based in the building, will remain a very important part in the history of the tower.
Assisi - Walls, towers and gates Porta Perlici Porta Perlici was built in the twelfth century and is located at the end of Via Perlici. The neighborhood in which the door is located, is known for its ancient houses and preserves the plan of the Roman city and interesting points to visit including the Amphitheatre del Teatro.
Assisi - Walls, towers and gates Porta Cappuccini Porta Capuchin is one of the old and ancient gates of Assisi, located at the exit of the city. At the time it was commonly referred to as the “Gate of St Anthony”. It is also famous for the walks of Giovanni Jorghensen usually walk underneath and cross it.
Amelia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Romana The Roman Gate is part of a complex together with the other three doors Posterola, Valle and Leone. It is the main door for access to the city of Amelia. The door is of the medieval type. It underwent renovation in the '500 and still retains the original wooden structure. Close to the Porta Romana, in 2001, thanks to the excavations a necropolis was discovered.
Assisi - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Torchiagina The Torchiagina Tower played a strategic role during the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries. Located in the border area, for almost two centuries the structure was the scene of armed clashes. In addition, the tower is famous for a love story that ended in tragedy, when Count Baglioni found his wife in the arms of his son-in-law and killed them both. Fascinating for its history and its story, every year it is visited by many tourists.
Attigliano - Walls, towers and gates Torre del Castello Baradello Torre del Castello Baradello di Attigliano is located within the Baradello complex. The structure of the tower has a square plan in Romanesque style and has decorative architectural elements from the Middle Ages. Today, the tower has a height of about 8 m, while initially the height was 28 meters. The castle and the tower are located on a hill, from where you can admire a beautiful panoramic view of the city of Como.
Cerreto di Spoleto - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Correto di Spoleto The Tower of Cerreto di Spoleto was part of the medieval defensive system of this municipality. The building is also known as the bell tower because inside it is a huge bell of 16 tons.
Foligno - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Rocca The Fortress was designed according to the most up-to-date military canons of the late fifteenth century when the advent of artillery was fundamentally changing the appearance of all defensive structures. The latter is better known as Rocca Sonora, as it is said that the sounds, voices and noises that were inside it, echoed from the moment of its construction until its abandonment.
Gubbio - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Croce The Gate of San Croce or the so-called Gate of Three Arches, was built in 1857. First it was called Funari Gate, and it took this name from the artisans who carried out their activities in that area. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of modern art.
Gubbio - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Pietro o Vittoria Porta San Pietro or Vittoria was the main entrance of the city, located next to the convent of the PP. Benedictines of St. Peter. It has a double door, the outer one was flanked by two bell towers above which protruded the statues of Saints Peter and Paul. It takes its name from the nearby church, named after Santa Maria della Vittoria.
Assisi - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Francesco Porta San Francesco is of very ancient origins, and at the time it worked as the only entrance to Perugia. It was modified in the 15th century. Frescoes were added, discovered in 1911. It is currently in good condition and can be visited freely.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Girolamo Porta San Girolamo, also known as Porta Romana, is of medieval origins, although the current appearance is the result of a restoration of the '500. At the time, it was part of the road that led to Rome and Flaminia. The original construction also included the two statues of Saints Peter and Paul, which were moved to the University in the nineteenth century.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Conca Porta Conca is located in Perugia and has fourteenth-century origins. Also known as Elce di Sotto, the building consists of two square towers and was later modified, around the mid-nineteenth century. It is currently the seat of the Faculty of Law.
Gubbio - Walls, towers and gates Porta degli Ortacci The Gate is located near the city walls. The origin of the door is Romanesque as it was built together with the walls. At the time it was used to enter the vegetable gardens of fruits and vegetables from what is supposed from the name.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Sant'ercolano The Sant'Ercolano Gate, also known as Cornea, was built in 200 BC as part of the Etruscan fortification. At the time it was one of the seven entry points in the area. Over the years, it underwent changes to the structure, the original system, however, is preserved.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Tre Archi The Gate of Santa Croce, or of the Three Arches was built in 1857 following a refurbishment of the urban structure in order to facilitate the city road.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Sole Porta Sole is located in Perugia and is the highest point in the city. The Gate includes a historical, cultural and artistic attraction accessible to all tourists. The poet Dante Alighieri himself appoints her more than once in the Paradise of the Divine Comedy.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Santa Margherita The door of Santa Margherita takes its name from the monastery of S. Margherita located in Via Bonaccia in Perugia. In 1821 it was walled because it was replaced with another door and in 1934 the medieval one was reopened. A little further there are the powerful “Briglie di Braccio”, a fifteenth-century work to consolidate the Perugia hill.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Santa Susanna Porta Santa Susanna is one of the most important gates we can find and visit in the city of Perugia. The latter was better known by the name of Porta di Sant'Andrea, since it was located in the facade of the homonymous church. The Gate was built in the Middle Ages and decorated with a grifo in pink stone.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Fortezza di Porta Sole The Fortress of Porta Sole is the highest part of the city. In 1373 it was chosen and designed by Matteo di Gattapone. It is a military structure inside the city of Perugia also named as the 'military citadel. ' Currently, from the Fortezza di Porta del Sole we can see only the arches, some towers, the stairs and the wall connected with the Cassero di Sant'Antonio.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Sant'antonio The Saint Anthony Gate took the place of another medieval door that existed since the 13th century. At the time, it was connected with the fortress of Porta Sole, the papal residence, the Cathedral and the Priori Palace, through a corridor. The corridor was considered a very dangerous point for protecting the city, as it was also used by enemies.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta del Bulagaio The ancient Gate of Bulagaio has been recently restored and restored to its former glory. The work carried out on the arch was conservative restoration. In addition, lights have been added to the door to highlight the structure and make the fresco present more visible.
Perugia - Walls, towers and gates Porta dello Sperandio His name is 'Hope in God', a meaningful name, the same as the monastery, which is now a private home. It is one of the oldest doors and fortunately it has remained intact over the years, thanks also to the continuous restorations. In the arch of the door we see in Gothic characters the year 1329, the date on which it was restored. The door is one of the most easily visited monuments in Perugia.
Todi - Walls, towers and gates Porta Aurea The Golden Gate in Todi dates back to the Roman period. At the time, it was part of the city's city walls, in the second circle. Over the years it was damaged and, consequently, then, underwent restoration work, which gave her a new look.
Todi - Walls, towers and gates Porta Fratta o Amerina Porta Amerina or Porta Fratta was built in the fourteenth century. This door, among the monuments that characterize the city of Todi, is greatly visited by tourists for its beauty and peculiarity.
Todi - Walls, towers and gates Porta Romana Porta Romana was built in the 16th century under the request of Pope Gregory XIII. It's the main entrance to the city. Turning to the left of the Gate, follow externally the third circle of walls raised in the Middle Ages during the greatest expansion of the city. The other two circles built to defend Todi, are from the Etruscan period in the highest part of the hill, and from Roman times located lower.
Torgiano - Walls, towers and gates Balconcini e Cancelli storici The Fattoria Spinola, a historic home of 1400, a former convent of nuns, offers suggestive views in its rural architecture and characteristics of various eras.
Walls, towers and gates Torre Santa Margherita via s. margherita torre 20 - Spello The Santa Margherita Tower was built in medieval times outside the urban walls of Spello. It was part of the women's monastery of San Giacomo and San Margherita. The complex then became the seat of the Augustinian nuns of Santa Maria del Paradiso. The Tower is quadrangular in plan, and is made of Subasio stone decorated with battlements.