Porta Nuova

Porta Nuova is a city gate in Pisa built from stone, showing defensive design typical of the 16th century. Its structure includes fortification features meant to control entry and movement between the city interior and outer areas.

The gate was built in 1562 as part of Pisa's city walls. It replaced an earlier entrance that had featured a marble lion representing Pisan strength before Florence took control of the city.

The gate marked a boundary between the city center and outer areas, dividing the protected urban core from surrounding lands. It shaped how people moved between different parts of Pisa and its surroundings.

The gate sits near Piazza dei Miracoli and is accessible by pedestrian paths connecting to main routes through the city. Walking to and around the site is straightforward and takes only a few minutes from nearby landmarks.

The gate was rebuilt following Florence's takeover of Pisa, replacing an older structure that stood before the city lost its independence. This reconstruction shows how shifts in political control shaped the physical form of Pisa.

Location: Pisa

Part of: city walls of Pisa

GPS coordinates: 43.72284,10.39292

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21