Porta Soprana
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Contact Porta Soprana
| Address : | di Soprana, Via S. Pietro della Porta, 16123 Genova GE, Italy |
| Phone : | π +998 |
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| City : | Genova |
| Description : | This grand, towered gate in the 12th-century walls of Genoa was restored in the 19th & 20th century. |
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Enrique Saldivar on Google
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Antoine M on Google
β β β β β Off the beaten track for some, but satisfying discovery. Also known as Porta Sant'Andrea, this is one of the few surviving gates from the so-called Barbarosa walls. This certainly is a tribute to Genoa rich history.
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Sid Mepstead on Google
β β β β β Lived next door for a week very cool eateries nearby
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Nidhi on Google
β β β β β Porta Soprana was the entrance to the city for anyone who came to Genoa from the east. It dominated the hill of S. Andrea, which takes its name from the monastery demolished in the nineteenth century to create Via Dante and the building that currently houses the Bank of Italy. The tall towers that frame the access to the Porta Soprana still bear the two gravestones in Latin that commemorate the architectural enterprise.Genoese build these walls in 1155 because they feared the attack by Barbarossa. The Porta Soprana was the main entrance on the east side. Right next to it there was the house of Christopher Columbus. Near by many restaurants there.
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ΓdΓ‘m Norbert Cseh on Google
β β β β β It's the old town door!
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Urban Traveler on Google
β β β β β Some remains of the old city walls can be seen here. The entrance is pintoresque and very well maintained. Worth to check it for a picture
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Adam G on Google
β β β β β Dating back to medieval times, these imposing semicircular watch towers are well-preserved and rare survivors of the defensive fortifications of old Genoa. They watched over the gate here, which was one of the entrances to medieval Genoa. Porta Soprana demarcates the city between two different worlds: the modern Piazza Dante on the outside and the historic town center with its meandering quaint alleys on the other. Truly beautiful, imposing and a must see.
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TuαΊ₯n Anh TrαΊ§n on Google
β β β β β Historical figure ensembles as tall gate with two towers as a remaining part of the accient building. The Porta Soprana is the symbol of the city and the icon of a long lasting history. The condition of the gate is keeping well with no sign of harm from human beings. You can recognize the gate at a far distance immediately with it height and unique structure. The gate brings the memories and impressions of a long gone past simply breathtaking that has been standing for centuries to represent the Mediterranean (for nearly 1000 years and still being well). Even it is a building but it brings the natural feelings by its strange blended with nature. Located in the Center of town, it will catch your eyes immediately when you see it. Up from the gate you can enjoy the whole view of the little and lovely city Genoa. Definitely a must visit place on your trip to Genoa and being one of the most beautiful places of the journey. Around the gate, there are plenty more of other tourist attractions such as Colombo house, casa di Cristoforo that you can reach easily as well as many shop for souvenirs and restaurants for enjoying the local cusines.
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