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The Red Lions Gate of Bergamo Alta

La Porta dei Leoni Rossi di Bergamo Alta

The Gate of the Red Lions in Bergamo Alta.
The Gate of the Red Lions is one of the most fascinating entrances to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, located in the Città Alta of Bergamo. This portal, also known as the Northern Gate, opens into the left transept of the basilica and gives access to the splendid Piazza del Duomo.
The door is surmounted by a porch built by Giovanni da Campione in 1353, with important renovations at the end of the fourteenth century. The porch is supported by columns held up by two lions in Veronese marble, depicted standing. These lions are surrounded by figures of human beings and animals, creating a sculptural ensemble of great visual impact.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is a church of great historical and artistic importance. Built in the second half of the twelfth century, the exterior retains the original Romanesque-Lombard architectural lines, while the interior is decorated in Baroque style. The church was built to fulfill a vow made to the Madonna in 1133 by the people of Bergamo, so that she would protect the city from the plague.
The Porta dei Leoni Rossi is just one of the many elements that make the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore a place of great interest for visitors and lovers of history and art. If you have the opportunity to visit Bergamo, do not miss the opportunity to admire this architectural marvel.

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La Porta dei Leoni Rossi di Bergamo Alta

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The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is a church located in Bergamo Città Alta, in Piazza del Duomo. Built in the second half of the 12th century, the exterior retains the original Romanesque-Lombard architectural lines, while the interior is decorated in Baroque style (between 1600 and 1700). It was originally the baptismal church of the cathedral of San Vincenzo, built next to the complex of the episcopal curia of Bergamo.
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The Red Lions Gate of Bergamo Alta – La Porte des Lions Rouges à Bergame Alta – La Puerta de los Leones Rojos en Bérgamo Alta – O Portão dos Leões Vermelhos em Bérgamo Alta – Das Tor der Roten Löwen in Bergamo Alta – Cổng Sư tử đỏ ở Bergamo Alta

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A door with a particular frieze in Sestri

Un portone con un fregio particolare a Sestri Levante

A door with a particular frieze in Sestri Levante.
Some time ago, walking along Viale Mazzini in my Sestri, I noticed this very particular door for its beauty.
In the frieze there is also a series of marine animals even if they are a little difficult to recognize.

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Un portone con un fregio particolare a Sestri Levante

Un portone con un fregio particolare a Sestri Levante

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A door with a particular frieze in Sestri Levante – Une porte avec une frise particulière à Sestri Levante – Una puerta con un friso particular en Sestri Levante – Uma porta com friso particular em Sestri Levante – Eine Tür mit einem besonderen Fries in Sestri Levante – Một cánh cửa có đường diềm đặc biệt ở Sestri Levante
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The wonderful door of the Saline in Rapallo

La meravigliosa Porta delle Saline a Rapallo

The wonderful Porta delle Saline in Rapallo.
Perhaps a little hidden but truly one of the most beautiful things to see in the center of Rapallo.
It is located at the end of the seafront promenade and can be walked along to enter the alley.

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La meravigliosa Porta delle Saline a Rapallo

La meravigliosa Porta delle Saline a Rapallo

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It is the only survivor of the five gates of the ancient “walled village”, and owes its name to its proximity to the salt mines, of which the Genoese Doria family had a monopoly, which were active for many centuries in the flat area near the beach in the centre of the gulf.
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The wonderful door of the Saline in Rapallo – La magnifique porte Saline à Rapallo – La maravillosa puerta Salina en Rapallo – O maravilhoso portão Salino em Rapallo – Das wunderbare Saline-Tor in Rapallo – Cổng Saline tuyệt vời ở Rapallo
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The Urbica gate, entrance to the village of Spello

La Porta Urbica, entrata al borgo di Spello in Umbria

Porta Urbica, entrance to the village of Spello in Umbria.
To visit the village of Spello, also called the City of Flowers, you have to cross one of the medieval gates that guarded the entrances.
One of these is the gate called Urbica, the first one I encountered entering the village.

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La Porta Urbica, entrata al borgo di Spello in Umbria

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Spello (Hispellum in Latin) is an Italian municipality in the province of Perugia in Umbria. It is part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy and boasts the Orange Flag tourist-environmental quality brand, awarded by the Italian Touring Club. Spello was founded by the Umbrians and then named Hispellum in Roman times; it was then registered with the Lemonia tribe. Later declared "Colonia Giulia" by Caesar and "Splendidissima Colonia Julia" by Augustus, because it supported him in the war of Perugia; after the victory of Augustus, he himself ceded to Hispellum a good part of the territories governed by Perusia and the dominion of the city of Spello extended to the sources of the Clitunno, which were previously under the possession of Mevania. Later it was called "Flavia Costante" by Constantine. Ancient Spello was considered one of the most important cities in Roman Umbria.
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The gate called Urbica, entrance to the village of Spello in Umbria – La porte appelée Urbica, entrée du village de Spello en Ombrie – La puerta llamada Urbica, entrada al pueblo de Spello en Umbría – O portão chamado Urbica, entrada da aldeia de Spello na Úmbria – Das Tor namens Urbica, Eingang zum Dorf Spello in Umbrien – Cánh cổng có tên Urbica, lối vào làng Spello ở Umbria
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The beautiful Fuga gate in the city of Spoleto

La bella Porta Fuga nella città di Spoleto

The beautiful Porta Fuga in the city of Spoleto.
The city of Spoleto, located in the heart of Umbria, is rich in history and charm. Among its most precious treasures is the Porta Fuga, an ancient gate that tells stories of courage and resistance.
The Porta Fuga takes its name from a legendary episode that occurred in 217 BC. During Hannibal's invasion, the inhabitants of Spoleto managed to repel the Carthaginian army by throwing boiling oil from the nearby Torre dell'Olio. This act of heroic defense gave the gate its name, which means "gate of escape", in reference to the invaders' retreat.
Originally built during the Roman era, the Porta Fuga has been subsequently modified over the centuries. Experts believe that the current structure dates back to the late 12th century. The gate was raised in 1655 for the visit of Christina of Sweden, and these changes are still visible today.
Today, Porta Fuga is not only a historical monument, but also a symbol of Spoleto’s identity and resilience. Walking along Via Porta Fuga, you can almost hear the echoes of past battles and imagine the determination of the ancient Spoletini.
For those visiting Spoleto, Porta Fuga is a must-see. Located in the first city wall, it offers a fascinating glimpse into Spoleto’s defensive past. Not far away is the Torre dell’Olio, another historic structure that completes the picture of this legendary era.
Porta Fuga is more than just a gate; it is a silent witness to Spoleto’s history. Every stone tells a story of courage and resistance, making this place a key point of interest for anyone who wants to discover the deep roots of this fascinating Umbrian city.

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The street takes its name from the gate that was part of the city walls in Roman times, before the medieval development of the village of San Gregorio. Later it took the name of Porta Fuga to allude to the legendary episode of the expulsion of Hannibal's Carthaginian army under the walls of Spoleto (217 BC), driven away by the jet of boiling oil that the people of Spoleto threw from the nearby Torre dell'Olio.
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The beautiful Fuga gate in the city of Spoleto – La belle porte d’évasion dans la ville de Spoleto – La hermosa puerta de escape en la ciudad de Spoleto – A bela porta de fuga na cidade de Spoleto – Die schöne Fluchttür in der Stadt Spoleto – Cửa thoát hiểm tuyệt đẹp ở thành phố Spoleto

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The Cannara gate of the village of Bevagna in Umbria

La porta Cannara del borgo di Bevagna in Umbria

Cannara gate in the village of Bevagna in Umbria.
Cannara gate is one of the historical jewels of Bevagna, a charming town in Umbria. Dating back to the medieval period, this gate represents one of the best preserved testimonies of the city's past. The structure, with its imposing tower, loopholes and coats of arms, evokes images of a distant but timeless era.
An interesting detail is the central niche, once decorated with a fresco, which adds an artistic touch to the fortified architecture. Inside the gate, you can admire a sundial painted in the 18th century, testimony to the skill and attention to detail of the craftsmen of the time.
Visiting Cannara Gate means immersing yourself in the history of Bevagna and appreciating the timeless beauty of an urban work of art. A symbol of identity and tradition that continues to enchant visitors.
On the gate there is a sundial, which is however very faded, and a plaque in memory of Giuseppe Garibaldi.

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The Cannara gate of the village of Bevagna in Umbria – La porte Cannara du village de Bevagna en Ombrie – La puerta de Cannara del pueblo de Bevagna en Umbría – O portão de Cannara da aldeia de Bevagna, na Úmbria – Das Cannara-Tor des Dorfes Bevagna in Umbrien – Cổng Cannara của làng Bevagna ở Umbria

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The Consular Gate and the Clock Tower of Spello

La Porta Consolare e la Torre dell'Orologio di Spello

The Consular Gate and the Clock Tower of Spello.
One of the most beautiful villages in Umbria, famous for its flower displays, welcomes you with this splendid gate flanked by the Clock Tower with, on top, an olive tree (I think it is an olive tree).

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La Porta Consolare e la Torre dell'Orologio di Spello

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Spello (Hispellum in Latin) is an Italian municipality in the province of Perugia in Umbria. It is part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy and boasts the Orange Flag tourist-environmental quality brand, awarded by the Italian Touring Club. Spello was founded by the Umbrians and then named Hispellum in Roman times; it was then registered with the Lemonia tribe. Later declared "Colonia Giulia" by Caesar and "Splendidissima Colonia Julia" by Augustus, because it supported him in the war of Perugia; after the victory of Augustus, he himself ceded to Hispellum a good part of the territories governed by Perusia and the dominion of the city of Spello extended to the sources of the Clitunno, which were previously under the possession of Mevania. Later it was called "Flavia Costante" by Constantine. Ancient Spello was considered one of the most important cities in Roman Umbria.
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The Consular Gate and the Clock Tower of Spello – La porte consulaire et la tour de l’horloge de Spello – La Puerta Consular y la Torre del Reloj de Spello – A Porta Consular e a Torre do Relógio de Spello – Das Konsulartor und der Glockenturm von Spello – Cổng lãnh sự và Tháp đồng hồ Spello
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The Arco de la Rosa in the historic center of Cadiz

L'Arco della Rosa nel centro storico di Cadice

The Arco de la Rosa in the historic center of Cadiz.
An impressive arch (or archivolt) in what were the walls of the city of Cadiz.
Located next to the cathedral square, it gives access to what is known as the neighborhood of the people: it was a gateway to the medieval walls that surrounded the city.

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The Pópulo neighborhood, the oldest in Cadiz. It can be accessed through three 13th-century arches, through which one entered the old medieval city: the Pópulo arch, the Rosa arch and the Blancos arch.
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The Arch of the Rose, one of the entrances to the historic center of Cadiz – L’Arc de la Rose, l’une des entrées du centre historique de Cadix – El Arco de la Rosa, una de las entradas al centro histórico de Cádiz – O Arco da Rosa, uma das entradas do centro histórico de Cádiz – Der Rosenbogen, einer der Eingänge zum historischen Zentrum von Cadiz – Vòm hoa hồng, một trong những lối vào trung tâm lịch sử của Cadiz – 玫瑰拱门，加的斯历史中心的入口之一 – バラのアーチ、カディスの歴史的中心部への入り口の 1 つ
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The area of ​​Milan with the Columns of San Lorenzo

La zona di Milano con le Colonne di San Lorenzo

The area of ​​Milan with the Columns of San Lorenzo.
Walking around Milan I came across this area, famous above all for the Milanese nightlife, where these splendid marble columns welcome passers-by.
One of the many monuments of Milan.

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La zona di Milano con le Colonne di San Lorenzo

La zona di Milano con le Colonne di San Lorenzo

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These are sixteen columns, about 7 and a half meters high, in Musso marble, with Corinthian capitals that support the trabeation. In reality, looking closely, there are 17 columns, in fact on the top of the arch that is in the center of the columns, which differentiates 8 on one side and 8 on the other, there is a miniature column with a cross on top. They come from Roman buildings dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century, probably a pagan temple located in the area of ​​the current Piazza Santa Maria Beltrade.
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The area of Milan with the Columns of San Lorenzo – Le quartier de Milan avec les Colonnes de San Lorenzo – La zona de Milán con las Columnas de San Lorenzo – A área de Milão com as Colunas de San Lorenzo – Das Gebiet von Mailand mit den Säulen von San Lorenzo – Khu vực Milan với Cột San Lorenzo – 米兰地区与圣洛伦索柱 – サン・ロレンツォの柱があるミラノのエリア
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The beautiful medieval gate called Porta Ticinese

La bella porta medievale detta Porta Ticinese

The beautiful medieval gate called Porta Ticinese.
Visiting the city of Milan we came across the Colonne di San Lorenzo and the street that leads to the city centre, Corso di Porta Ticinese, passes under this large medieval gate.

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La bella porta medievale detta Porta Ticinese

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Also known as Gate Cicca, since it was the only city gate to have a single opening, it was heavily remodeled in 1861 by Camillo Boito, who opened the two lateral arches, giving it its current appearance.
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The beautiful medieval gate called Porta Ticinese – La belle porte médiévale appelée Porta Ticinese – La hermosa puerta medieval llamada Porta Ticinese – O belo portão medieval chamado Porta Ticinese – Das schöne mittelalterliche Tor namens Porta Ticinese – Cổng thời trung cổ tuyệt đẹp có tên là Porta Ticinese – 美丽的中世纪门叫 Porta Ticinese – ポルタ ティチネーゼと呼ばれる美しい中世の門