Walls of Iglesias, Medieval city walls in Iglesias, Italy
The fortification system includes twenty towers reaching ten meters in height, arranged in a polygonal layout around the historic center of Iglesias.
The construction of these defensive walls began in the 13th century under the Della Gherardesca family, featuring mixed stone arranged in horizontal courses.
Four gates provided access to the city: Porta Maestra, Porta Castello, Porta Sant'Antonio, and Porta Nuova, each connecting to different regional destinations.
The northern section of the walls remains intact, while portions in the south have merged with residential buildings due to urban development.
The walls incorporated a wooden palisade and a strategic moat designed to prevent enemy troops and war machines from approaching the fortifications.
Location: Iglesias
GPS coordinates: 39.31463,8.53096
Latest update: March 15, 2025 04:18
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