Porta San Vitale, Medieval city gate in Bologna, Italy
The brick-constructed Porta San Vitale stands as an eastern entrance point of Bologna's defensive walls, featuring traditional Italian stone masonry techniques.
Built in 1286, the gate initially included a tower, barracks, and drawbridge, serving as a strategic checkpoint on the road leading to Ravenna.
The structure represents medieval engineering principles and demonstrates the architectural evolution of Bologna's urban fortification system through different centuries.
Located at the intersection of Via San Vitale and Viale di Circonvallazione, the gate underwent substantial restoration work between 2007 and 2009.
The gate's original defensive features included a moat and ravelin, which were removed during extensive modifications between 1950 and 1952.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 1286
Part of: walls of Bologna
Address: piazza di Porta San Vitale
GPS coordinates: 44.49399,11.35681
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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