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:

Revrunner said...

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

Michelle said...

What a grand, old structure.

Jack said...

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.

Randy said...

Great tour.

Taken For Granted said...

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

Lois Evensen said...

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

cieldequimper said...

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

Babzy.B said...

thanks for the visit :)

Luis Gomez said...

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

Lowell said...

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.

Karl said...

Fascinating representation of this great piece of history.

Halcyon said...

Looks to be in good shape!

Merisi said...

Fortezza, indeed!

Dina said...

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

Traveling Hawk said...

What a strong fortress! It makes one feel secure.

Unknown said...

Fascinating! Glad you posted on this place twice.

Arianna said...

Davvero un bel luogo da visitare! Ciao, Arianna