Antiporto di Camollia, Medieval fortification and city gate in northern Siena, Italy.
The Antiporto di Camollia features three connected arches with a marble bas-relief displaying the IHS Christogram within a sun symbol on its inner arch.
Built in 1270, this fortified structure functioned as an additional defensive point along the Via Francigena, protecting the northern entrance to Siena.
The gate bears an inscription stating 'Cor magis tibi sena pandit', meaning 'Siena shows a heart that is bigger than this gate'.
The fortification stands at the beginning of Viale Vittorio Emanuele II, serving as a reference point for visitors exploring the northern district of Siena.
The outer facade displays the Medici heraldic shield and a stone arch added in 1604 by Alessandro Casolani with decorations by Domenico Cafaggi.
Location: Siena
Inception: 1270
GPS coordinates: 43.32896,11.32156
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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