Porta Ticinese

Porta Ticinese is a neoclassical city gate in southwest Milan built with ionic columns and a triangular pediment. The columns support a heavy stone entablature that spans the passageway.

Luigi Cagnola designed this gate in 1814 to replace a 16th-century Spanish structure. Napoleon had already left Milan by then, but the project was completed under Austrian rule.

The Latin phrase on the pediment refers to peace returning after the Napoleonic wars. Passersby today use this gate as the entry to the Navigli quarter, known for its waterways and evening spots.

The gate stands in Piazzale XIV Maggio and is easily reached on foot from the city center. The passageway leads straight into the canal district and stays open around the clock.

The columns rest on massive stone pillars that divide space for pedestrians and vehicles. Cagnola combined Roman design language with the technical demands of a busy gate.

Location: Milan

Architects: Luigi Cagnola

Architectural style: Italian Neoclassical architecture

Part of: Spanish walls

Address: Piazzale XXIV Maggio

GPS coordinates: 45.45251,9.18022

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31