Porte d'Italie, City gate in 13th arrondissement, France
Porte d'Italie is a city gate in the 13th arrondissement of Paris located at the intersection of Avenue d'Italie, Boulevard Massena, and Avenue de la Porte d'Italie. The gate marks the southern boundary of this area and faces the neighboring Le Kremlin-Bicêtre.
The gate formed part of the Thiers wall fortifications between bastions 87 and 88 and marked the beginning of Route nationale 7 toward Italy. This wall arose in the 19th century to protect the capital.
The area around the gate hosts many restaurants and shops reflecting the diverse population of the 13th arrondissement. The streets show traces of this mixed neighborhood with its various stores and local gathering points.
The location is well served by the Porte d'Italie Metro station and tramway Line 3a. These connections make it easy to travel across the city and reach other parts of Paris.
This historical entrance to Paris was the arrival point for travelers and merchants from Italy across generations. The gate's name has endured to this day as a reminder of this southern trade route.
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