Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Welcome to the Fortress

Fortezza Nuova, Livorno
When you pass the gate at the entrance of the Fortezza Nuova, this is what awaits you.
Fortezza Nuova, Livorno
On your right you have a battery of firing slits, once used to protect the entrance.
Fortezza Nuova, Livorno
The (closed) gate on the right would give you access to a walkway outside the walls and along the canal.
Fortezza Nuova, Livorno
The left tunnel brings you in the heart of the fortress, which is now the public park.

See also: Fortezza Nuova (2009) - Fortress from the Sky (2012) - The Fortress, at Last! - The Grass of the Fortress - Along the Walls - The Hill on the Fortress
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17 comments:

  1. RevrunnerMarch 18, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    Interesting how similar this architecture is to Ft. Monroe in Virginia built in the early 19th century.

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  2. MichelleMarch 18, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    What a grand, old structure.

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  3. JackMarch 18, 2014 at 2:09 AM

    Livorno is fortunate to have the fortress within the city, both for its history and for its current use as a park. Nice tour, VP.

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  4. RandyMarch 18, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    Great tour.

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  5. Taken For GrantedMarch 18, 2014 at 3:10 AM

    What a great looking fortress. Your photos suggest sharply dressed soldiers defending this fortress with cross bows and hand weapons.

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  6. Lois EvensenMarch 18, 2014 at 3:35 AM

    Fascinating! I would guess the place is used for filming movies, too.

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  7. cieldequimperMarch 18, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Love how they did and lit the tunnel. Now I'm imagining the place several centuries ago, bustling with military activity...

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  8. Babzy.BMarch 18, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    thanks for the visit :)

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  9. Luis GomezMarch 18, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    Wonderful shots VP. Thank you. I love visiting places like this one.

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  10. LowellMarch 18, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    I'd guess when this place was fully armed it would have been difficult to breach. A massive and most interesting place. It reminds me a little bit of the old Spanish fort in St. Augustine, Florida.

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  11. KarlMarch 18, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    Fascinating representation of this great piece of history.

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  12. HalcyonMarch 18, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    Looks to be in good shape!

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  13. MerisiMarch 19, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    Fortezza, indeed!

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  14. DinaMarch 19, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    So big and strong. Impressive!
    I'd like to take the grandkids to play there and let the imagination take off.

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  15. Traveling HawkMarch 19, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    What a strong fortress! It makes one feel secure.

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  16. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    Fascinating! Glad you posted on this place twice.

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  17. AriannaMarch 22, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Davvero un bel luogo da visitare! Ciao, Arianna

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