Walls of Verona, Defensive wall system in Verona, Italy.
The Walls of Verona form a defensive system surrounding the city with towers, gates, and fortifications built in different styles across centuries. The structure follows the city's shape and creates a boundary between the urban center and the surrounding landscape.
Construction of the walls began during the Roman period and expanded significantly in the Middle Ages. The Venetian Republic made major changes to the system during the 16th century.
The main gates like Porta Borsari and Porta Leoni show building styles from different periods of military construction. These entrances were once key points in city life, shaping how people and goods moved in and out.
You can walk along sections of the walls and enjoy views over the city and surrounding landscape. A full walk along the entire length takes about three hours and is best done during daylight.
A tower stands in the Adige River, connected to the wall system by a fortified spur that controlled river navigation. This unusual construction shows how the defensive strategy extended into the water.
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