Porte d'Italie, Toulon, Historical stone gate in Toulon, France
The Porte d'Italie features a white stone Tuscan facade with a vaulted entrance passage consisting of four square bays leading to a central pavilion.
Built in 1787 and completed in 1791 according to Vauban's plans, this gate replaced the former Saint Lazare entrance in Toulon's fortification system.
The gate received its current name in 1800 after Napoleon Bonaparte passed through it with his army during the Italian campaign.
Located at the eastern front of the city walls, the monument includes former guard rooms and prison cells that illustrate military architecture.
The entrance structure incorporates a drawbridge with arrows and contains casemates built in 1820 under the rampart for troop accommodation.
Location: Toulon
GPS coordinates: 43.12131,5.93725
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:02
The port city of Toulon on the French Mediterranean coast offers numerous subjects for photographers. The historic city centre displays buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Sainte-Marie-Majeure Cathedral and the town hall with its atlantes by Pierre Puget. The military harbour, one of France's main naval bases, presents warships and submarines. Mont Faron rises 584 metres above the city and provides views across the Toulon roadstead and coastline. The cable car leads to the summit, where the Memorial du débarquement en Provence is located. At the foot of the mountain lies the Mourillon district with its sandy beach and colourful facades along the promenade. The Cours Lafayette market takes place daily and showcases the region's Mediterranean produce. The Toulon Opera House, built in the 19th century, ranks among the largest opera houses in France outside Paris. The old harbour Darse Vieille displays fishing boats and yachts against the backdrop of limestone cliffs.
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