Pusterla di Sant'Ambrogio, Medieval city gate near Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy.
The Pusterla di Sant'Ambrogio features two pedestrian arches and a Romanesque tower, standing at Via Carducci 41 in central Milan.
Built in 1171 following Milan's destruction by Frederik I Barbarossa, this secondary gate transformed into a prison during 16th-century Spanish rule.
The gate's tabernacle displays sculptures of Saint Ambrose, Saint Gervase, and Saint Protase, representing Milan's religious heritage since 1360.
Located 50 meters west of the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio entrance, this restored structure provides visitors direct access to Milan's medieval district.
Architect Gino Chierici rebuilt the gate in 1939, removing later additions to recreate its original medieval appearance and structural elements.
Location: Milan
Inception: 1939
Part of: Medieval walls of Milan
Address: via Carducci
GPS coordinates: 45.46200,9.17383
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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