The main gate of the fortress, with a massive arch in stone of Vada, is adjacent to the “Ampolletta” bastion, which offers better cover and protection.
Once called “Porta del Duca” (Duke's Gate), a marble coat of arms still stands above the arch.
Barely legible now on the plaque below: “Sotto una Fede et Legge un Signor solo” (Under one Faith and Law, one Lord) the motto of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
Beyond the gate we can already see the courtyard of the guards.See also: Fortezza Vecchia - Piazza dei Grani - Scalo Regio - Cortile d'Arme - Capitana - Ampolletta - Molo del Soccorso - Canaviglia - Palazzo di Francesco - Mastio di Matilde - From the Top
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20 comments:
This looks like a fascinating place to explore.
I would love to be there. It looks very intriguing.
Beautiful a place. Love the colour, dearly missed over here. Please have a good new week.
daily athens
Great place VP. I like your takes.
So much history. You very lucky to get to capture it. Wonderful post.
Such a poignant beauty in these old, half-ruined stones.
We don't have buildings old like this, I really love seeing them. Thank you for sharing.
There is so much of interest here: the nooks and crannies, the contrast of the white stone with red brick, the lovely marble coat of arms, the plants growing out from the crumbling bricks, the promise of beyond the gate... Nice series, VP. Looks like you took this late in an afternoon; the arm sun glows beyond the gate.
Cool! Looks like a great place to explore.
Oh I would love to browse around this place. I like the arches and the quaintness of the the whole place. MB
Are there any plans for opening it up again? I love the light in the last photo but I want to go inside.
Beautiful place and beautiful photos!
Have a nice week:)
So many history in this beautiful place!I like a lot the last shot composition, very well done!
Hugs and a great week
Léia
You've clearly been inspired by this new place for your walking tours.
After the King's Landing, the Duke's Gate. Logical, my dear Captain. Such a shame it seems to be so derelict. Has it's charm as well, e vero.
Foto magnifiche ,mi piace quando respiro storia!!!!!!!
So much nice old stuff. Even with the weeds, etc. it still looks cool!
All images are fantastic but I'm especially fond of the top one. It's beautiful!
LOVE that image of sunlight beyond the gate.
A very beautiful place!:)
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