Porta San Michele, Medieval gate in Riva del Garda, Italy.
The stone structure of Porta San Michele features a crenellated tower and two arched passageways allowing access through the city walls.
During periods of plague epidemics, the gate remained closed until 1796, when it reopened with the construction of Via Roma street.
Originally named Porta d'Arco in the 1274 statutes, the gate received its current name from the nearby church of San Michele.
The gate stands as an entry point to the historic center, marking the path between the old town and the Church of the Inviolata.
The structure displays distinct architectural layers, with nineteenth-century renovations visible against the original medieval stonework.
Location: Riva del Garda
Address: Piazza Cavour
GPS coordinates: 45.88618,10.84204
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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