Porta Felice, City gate in Foro Italico, Palermo, Italy
The gate consists of two pillars covered in marble, featuring columns, balconies, loggias, architraves, balustrades, capitals, cornices, and friezes.
Construction began in 1582 under Viceroy Marcantonio Colonna and completed in 1637 under architect Mariano Smiriglio, with later contributions by Pietro Novelli.
The external facade displays Renaissance elements toward the city and Baroque features facing the sea, representing the architectural evolution of Palermo.
Located 1.5 kilometers from Palermo Centrale station, the gate marks the beginning of Via Vittorio Emanuele, formerly known as Via Cassaro.
Two statues of female saints, Santa Ninfa and Santa Cristina, stand on the external buttresses, facing toward the Mediterranean Sea.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 1637
Architects: Mariano Smiriglio
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.11967,13.37125
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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