Porta Torre, Medieval gate tower in Como, Italy
The Porta Torre rises 40 meters high with large stone walls, dual external entrance arches, and a wider internal arch for city access.
Built in 1192 following Como's defeat by Milan, this fortified structure marked the reconstruction of the city's defenses under Frederick I's approval.
The Porta Torre exemplifies Romanesque military architecture through its square design, coupled arches, and robust defensive features from medieval Italian engineering.
Visitors can examine both sides of the tower, with the external facade showing defensive elements and the internal side revealing four levels of architectural detail.
The tower contains eight offset arches at upper levels that deliberately misalign with the ground floor arch, creating an advanced defensive configuration.
Location: Como
Inception: 1192
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: city walls of Como
Address: Piazza Vittoria, 22100 Como, CO
GPS coordinates: 45.80666,9.08519
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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