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Beautiful gate of the city walls of Vicenza, with tower

Absolutely majestic! The villa and the gigantic square in front are beautiful!

After paying €5 you can enjoy the beautiful views. The city walls, with its 32 towers, have a length of 1461 meters. Access to the walls is only possible via the tourist information point.

Old fortress dates from 1510. The keep is hidden in a small park directly opposite Porta Santa Croce, on the left bank of the Bacchiglione River. In the Middle Ages, this fortress was part of the defense of the city between the gates; Porta San Bortolo and the Porta Sancta Croce. It is quiet here in this park.

Vicenza's medieval western city gate is quite impressive. The foundations date from the 12th century. The name of the nearby square tells us that this location was the site of the great Ezzelini fortress in the 14th century. It was a square area with a castle and a wet vest. In the 17th century the fortress lost its defensive role and the site changed shape and purpose. The north wing was converted into a palace overlooking the old garden. Dr fortress was almost completely dismantled by the 17th and 18th centuries. The only silent witnesses from these early Middle Ages are the Torrione and the parade ground.

The tower was built in the 12th century at the western entrance to the historic center of the city of Vicenza. In 1343 it was heavily rebuilt during the Scaliger occupation and became part of the medieval city walls. In modern times, for traffic reasons, the actual entrance arch was doubled and extended by two pedestrian walkways.

A few kilometers from Padua, Vicenza and Treviso stands Cittadella, a splendid walled city of medieval origins. The walls can be visited with a panoramic walk at a height of 15 metres. Not to be missed, beyond the entrance gates to the city, are the cathedral, the town hall and the convent.

This is the old town and it's worth seeing