Walls of Grosseto, Renaissance star fort in Grosseto, Italy.
The defensive walls form a hexagonal perimeter spanning 3 kilometers, featuring six pentagonal bastions and multiple gates surrounding the historic center of Grosseto.
Construction began in 1565 under Cosimo I de Medici after the conquest of Siena, with architects Baldassarre Lanci and Alessandro Pieroni completing the fortification by 1593.
The walls transformed from military fortifications into public gardens during the 19th century, becoming a central gathering space for residents and visitors.
Visitors can explore the walls through a circular path connecting all bastions, including Rimembranza, Fortezza, Maiano, Cavallerizza, Molino a Vento, and Garibaldi.
The medieval Porta Vecchia gate integrates with Renaissance fortifications, demonstrating the architectural evolution from Sienese to Medici control of Grosseto.
Location: Grosseto
Inception: 1565
Architects: Baldassarre Lanci, Marino Lanci, Simone Genga, Alessandro Pieroni
Architectural style: star fort
GPS coordinates: 42.75908,11.11256
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:43
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