Porta San Giorgio

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Porta San Giorgio, City gate in Verona, Italy.

The gate features Renaissance architecture with a triumphal arch design, incorporating Doric columns and decorated shields on its exterior walls.

The initial construction began between 1321 and 1324 under Cangrande I della Scala, with subsequent reconstructions during Venetian rule from 1525.

The gate represents the architectural evolution of Verona through different periods, combining medieval defensive elements with Renaissance artistic principles.

Located near the church of San Giorgio in Braida, the gate stands at coordinates 45.448951, 10.995297, marking an entrance to Verona's historic center.

The structure once included a defensive system with a moat and drawbridge, while its interior passage contained weapon slits for protection.

Location: Verona

Address: Piazzetta S. Giorgio

GPS coordinates: 45.44895,10.99530

Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40

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