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Location: Livorno, Italy

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1. Scali d'Azeglio Canal, Livorno – Terrazza Mascagni loop from Livorno

8.38km

02:09

30m

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2. Chiesa di San Ferdinando – Venetian Quarter, Livorno loop from Livorno Centrale

13.2km

03:23

50m

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3. Terrazza Mascagni – Venetian Quarter, Livorno loop from Ardenza

15.8km

04:02

50m

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Paul

October 19, 2024

Livorno's Old Fortress

A journey through time to discover Livorno's past

Crossing the threshold of the Old Fortress, sister to the younger New Fortress, you will be transported back in time to the very place where the city's first nucleus was born and developed. This architectural gem, built in the 16th century by order of Cosimo I de' Medici, is a true treasure trove of hidden treasures and, in fact, much more than a simple military fortress. We are dealing with the true guardian of Livorno's roots.

The massive red walls, the imposing ramparts rising from the sea, the towers, the coats of arms, the tombstones, and the marble details of this Renaissance work of art truly speak of a past of greatness and resistance, revealing the genius and deeds of the men who shared its history.

From the top of the walls, you can also enjoy breathtaking views. You'll admire Livorno and its harbor from a unique perspective, with the Tyrrhenian Sea stretching out on the horizon, disappearing into the blue sky.

A fortress with Livorno's history within

The Old Fortress, built starting in 1519 according to a design by one of the most famous military architects of the time, Antonio da Sangallo the Elder, is characterized by an asymmetrical structure comprising three large bastions: the Ampolletta bastion, facing the city, the Canaviglia bastion, facing the harbor, and the Capitana bastion, to the northeast.

The interior structure is a true cross-section of the city's history: it includes the remains of the medieval square-plan tower (c. 1077) that marked Livorno's first harbor, the Keep of Matilda (c. 1241), and the fortification walls of the ancient Quadratura dei Pisani, still visible (c. 1377). From the Portus Pisanus to the Medici, from the Lorraine to the Napoleonic occupations, from the uprisings of the Risorgimento to the deep scars of World War II, the Old Fortress has accompanied Livorno and its inhabitants throughout all eras, providing them with the cherished certainty of an ever-present reference.

Text / Source: Livorno Turistico, Largo del Cisternino, 13 - 57123 Livorno (LI) - Italy

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Dani

May 1, 2022

Worth a quick detour when in town.

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Dani

May 1, 2022

Imposing and photogenic building.

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Location: Livorno, Italy

Fortezza Vecchia di Livorno

1. Scali d'Azeglio Canal, Livorno – Terrazza Mascagni loop from Livorno

2. Chiesa di San Ferdinando – Venetian Quarter, Livorno loop from Livorno Centrale

3. Terrazza Mascagni – Venetian Quarter, Livorno loop from Ardenza

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