Porta Volta, City gate in Milan, Italy
The tollbooth features two symmetrical control buildings connected by an iron gate, marking a passage through the former Spanish walls of Milan.
The gate, completed in 1880 by architect Cesare Beruto, established a connection between central Milan and the newly constructed Monumentale Cemetery.
The site underwent transformation with the addition of the Feltrinelli Foundation headquarters, which houses a library and research center for social studies.
Visitors can reach the gate using the M2 and M5 metro lines, getting off at Garibaldi station and walking north along Via Alessandro Volta.
Two original neoclassical toll houses remain standing at the site, preserving the memory of the 19th-century tax collection system.
Location: Milan
Inception: 1880
Architects: Cesare Beruto
Address: Via Alessandro Volta 22/23
GPS coordinates: 45.48181,9.18194
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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