Fortezza Nuova, Renaissance fort in Livorno, Italy
The pentagonal fort features thick defensive walls, three major bastions, and a system of canals that previously surrounded the entire structure.
Francesco I de Medici commissioned the fortress in 1590, with notable architects Bernardo Buontalenti and Don Giovanni de Medici contributing to its construction until 1604.
The fortress contains a church dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and currently functions as a public park hosting concerts, exhibitions, and theatrical performances.
Visitors can participate in guided tours throughout the year to learn about military engineering and explore the Renaissance military architecture.
The structure underwent partial demolition in 1629 to accommodate the development of New Venice and San Marco commercial districts in Livorno.
Location: Livorno
Inception: 1590
Address: Scali della Fortezza Nuova
GPS coordinates: 43.55407,10.31161
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:24
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