Porta San Giacomo, Venetian city gate in Città Alta, Bergamo, Italy
Porta San Giacomo is a Venetian city gate in Bergamo's upper district featuring a white marble facade. It is supported by classical columns and displays the winged lion of Saint Mark carved into its entablature.
The gate was built in 1592 to replace an earlier wooden structure. It formed part of the Venetian defensive system designed to protect against threats from Spanish-controlled Milan.
The gate takes its name from a former church that was demolished during the wall construction. It marks the southern entrance to the medieval upper district of Bergamo today.
The gate connects Via San Giacomo in the upper city to Via Sant'Alessandro in the lower section. It sits about two kilometers from Bergamo railway station and is easy to reach on foot.
This structure stands out among Bergamo's other gates due to its white marble facade sourced from quarries in the Cavallina Valley. The marble cladding gives it a distinctive appearance unlike the other city entrances.
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