Porta Fiorentina (Volterra)

Italy / Toscana / Volterra
 fortification, city gate
Originally called S.Agnolo after the nearby church dedicated to the Archangel, presents the same architectual structure typical of Volterra although modifications carried out in the 16th century are still evident. During a siege ,the tower above the gate used as an armoury, was destroyed in 1530. This gate leads to Florence through the Era valley, Castagno,Gambassi and Castelfiorentino.

by:www.comune.volterra.pi.it/english/cittait/murport.html
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Coordinates:   43°24'13"N   10°51'41"E
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