Porta dei Vacca

Genoa, Italy

The monumental Porta dei Vacca gate was one of three built from 1155 as part of a defensive wall system. It's characteristic circular towers are shared by the other surviving gate, Porta Soprana.

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Porta dei Vacca 1, Genoa, Italy
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Founded: 1155
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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