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 Albert I's tomb |
Via delle Arche Scaligere, 1 Verona 37121 Italy |
To the right of the Arch of Cansignorio, you can find Albert I's sarcophagus. On the tomb's main faces there are sculptured images of the deceased on horseback between Saint Giacomo and Saint Mary Magdalen, and the Virgin Mary between the archangels Gabriel and Michael. The sides are decorated with symbolic bas-reliefs in a Byzantine style, these are attributed to an unknown Veronese artist. There are coats of arms on top of the tomb. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A combination of Nature and fun |
Loc. Torrente Valle Verona 37067 Italy +39 45 794 5131 |
This is a park which combines modern amusements and natural attractions to perfection. The water slides surrounded by trees allow visitors to relax and enjoy themselves simultaneously. Attractions worth noting are the classic kamikazi "Banzai", the pools of the "Niagara Run" which you cross on board an inflatable life raft, the aquatic car "Bumper Boat", swimming pools for children and adults, bowling greens, beach volley ball and foam football. It is perfect place for families because it has something for everyone: parents can relax or play sports, children can enjoy the exhilarating rides. There is also a pizzeria and restaurant, a bar, a campsite, souvenir stalls and a car park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The knight with no face |
Via delle Arche Scaligere, 1 Verona 37121 Italy |
The arch of Mastino II (died 1351) began in 1345 by the Veronese masters under the influence of Tuscan works. The equestian statue of the knight, armed with a lance and with the viser of his helmet lowered to hide his face, is by some attributed to the Maestro of Cangrande. The tomb is surrounded by an ornate railing with statues of the Virtues at the corners. Four scenes are carved into the sides of the urn: the Crucifixion, Jesus with John the Baptist and the Virgin, an angel holding a shield and St. George presenting God with a mastiff. On the cover of the urn is carved the prone form of the deceased, watched over by angels, while the underside of the cusp of the baldacchino is decorated with biblical scenes and images of saints. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Children's paradise |
Via Fossalta 1 Verona 37017 Italy +39 45 759 0622 http://www.canevaworld.it |
L'Aqua Paradise is probably the most beautiful Italian water park. Amongst its many advantages is also that of being less well known, and therefore less crowded than other parks. The evocative setting of an 1800 Carribean village is a perfect surrounding for a water park with thousands of attractions, where trees and decorative structures are so dense as almost to block the view of the slides until you are very close. Some of these slides are only to be found here, not in the rest of Italy: the double "Black Hole" that runs completely underground, which you travel through on a rubber tyre, and the frightening "Stukas" - high and steep enough to frighten anyone. There are also more well known attractions like the kamikazi, the Anaconda or the brilliant "Water Jump". Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A leap into the past |
Via Fossalta 1 Verona 37017 Italy +39 45 759 0622 http://www.canevaworld.it |
Canevaworld is not only the most beautiful Italian water park; in fact, when evening chills call a halt to plunging into the swimming pools, the fascinating spectacle of a full Medieval evening begins, set in the year 1092. You will be among the lucky 400 people who, while happily feasting on the banquets provided by King Astolfo, will witness a classic medieval tournament which offers the hand of the princess Esmerelda as a prize for the victor. The entrance ticket covers the dinner and the show put on by the knights and their horses. There is no specified dress code, but it is advisable to book places in advance. The venue is covered and air-conditioned, and the feast includes delicacies that generally satisfy everyone, including children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The warrior Saints |
Via delle Arche Scaligere, 1 Verona 37121 Italy |
Among the early medieval arches, the most elaborate is the Cansignorio arch (1375). It was built by Bonino da Campione, who opted for a complex and fastidiously ornamented architecture: the gates that encircle it are enriched by shrines with the figures of the Warrior Saints Lodovico, Martino, Sigismondo, Quirino, Valentino and Giorgio. The tomb, on which lies the prone figure of the deceased, watched over by angels, is decorated with bass-reliefs depicting scenes from the Gospels. Above the tomb there is an arched baldacchino suppported by six twisted columns. On the top of the cusp stands the equestrian statue of Cansignorio, on a hexagonal base on which are carved bass-reliefs of the apostles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An Ancient Roman Shopping Street |
Corso Porta Borsari Verona 37121 Italy |
This pedestrian-only shopping district begins with a grandiose arch built by the Romans. This ancient sun-bleached wall was built in the third century as part of the ancient city's "decumano" gate. Upon passing through these imposing walls one is greeted with a narrow street lined with multitudinous boutiques selling hard to find local products in addition to gourmet restaurants, wine bars, and cafés such as Caffè Tubino. The atmosphere is vibrant while retaining a small-town feel, which makes this historic street the perfect place to take a stroll and drink in fair Verona. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Between fiction and reality |
Gardesana Orientale Verona 37014 Italy +39 45 644 9777 http://www.gardaland.it/ |
Gardaland is the best and largest theme park in Italy. There are many rides which have contributed to its success including: a journey amongst the pharaohs in 'Valley of Kings' and a trip round a pirate village in 'The Buccaneers'. You can also visit the 'Village of the Elves' and venture through the uncultivated jungle. However, the best rides are aimed at the bravest visitors: start with a terrifying freefall from a height of 40 metres in 'Space Vertigo', then wander through a Russian mountain range (the first of its kind ever constructed in Italy) in 'Blue Tornado' and finally explore some more traditional mountains in 'Magic Mountain'. After all this, when the heat is beginning to get to you, why not try an aqueous descent in a carved out tree trunk ('Colorado Boat') or a journey through the rapids in 'Jungle Rapids?' There are hundreds of other attractions as well as live shows. The park - which has been carefully put together, right down to the finishing touches - is also host to a number of restaurants and gift shops. It would be a crime to miss it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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District of Medieval Verona |
Via Interrato dell'Acqua Morta Verona 37129 Italy |
The street takes its name from the canal which cut off the 'island', one of the most characteristic districts of Medieval Verona. This was where the 'radorali' or carpenters lived; it was an affluent area judging by the presence of houses full of frescoes. The Adige flood of 1883 irrevocably changed the area. Beautiful buildings were later constructed along the embankment, including, at the end of the nineteenth century, palaces with quarters that were rented out. Today, the Verona City Council has plans to re-develop the area using urban planning methods. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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2000 year-old gateway |
Via dei Leoni Verona 37121 Italy |
On the Via dei Leoni stands the Leoni Gateway, a fine example of Roman architecture from the late-Republican period, i.e. the middle of the first century B.C. The gateway is set in the city walls at the end of the 'cardo maximus'. For a time, the gateway was taken away to be restored, and was finally returned to its original position in 1959. It is very similar to the gateway of a gallery, with a rectangular central courtyard and polygonal towers (the foundations of which are still visible) outside. The left side of the interior is still visible. This is built from brick and tufa, with a stone avant-corps which was added at the time of Claudius. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A walk in Piazza Bra |
Piazza Bra' Verona 37121 Italy |
The Liston is a porticoed promenade which runs along the Piazza Brà on the side opposite the town hall. Historically, it dates back to 1790 when the vast pavement was laid upon which stood five refined palaces as well as more modest housing. Today the Liston promenade is a classical one for locals and tourists alike. Sat at one of the tables of the many (almost too many) bars and restaurants you can enjoy a splendid view of the extensive piazza Bra (from "braida" and the German "breit" meaning 'wide' and indicating an extensive urban area and parade ground with the Arena (1st century AD), the neoclassical town hall (1848), and the Gran Guardia palazzo (1610 but only finished in 1821). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Entrance to the Arena |
Piazza Bra Verona 37121 Italy |
Those who arrive in Verona by train will pass through two gateways. The first is the Porta Nuova and the second set are the 'Portoni della Bra' at the entrance of the Piazza Bra. The 'Portoni della Bra' consists of two stone archways, erected in 1480 on the site of a gateway that made up part of the city walls. A short distance away, a pentagon-shaped tower remains, a sole remnant of the fortifications put up at the time of the Viscounts. Passing through the archways is a significant experience; one feels one is entering the heart of old Verona, into the piazza dominated by the immense structure of the Arena. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tourism around Lake Garda |
Verona, Verona 37018 Italy |
Malcesine is one of the most beautiful, evocative, and picturesque towns on the shores of Lake Garda. It has cobbled streets, a castle, some really beautiful buildings, and a promenade along the shores of the lake. It is a place where architecture and nature live side by side in perfect harmony. It is located near the head of the lake, a few kilometres from Torbole (much loved by surfers) and Riva del Garda. There is a wide range of accomodation available, from four star hotels to campsites, and the town's attractions, apart from those connected with the lake, include a cableway, and the castle which dominates the small town. During the Middle Ages the Della Scala family restored and reinforced the pre-existent, ancient Malcesine fortress, which had a 30 metre high tower. The castle is built entirely of stone, and has three floors which can be reached by a long spiral staircase leading up from the lowest courtyard. Goethe was arrested for spying in Malcesine when he was caught drawing the castle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The liberator king |
Piazza Bra Verona 37121 Italy |
In the centre of the gardens, which are next to the Arena, there is an equestrian statue which is dedicated to Victorio Emanuele II of Savoy (1820-1878),the first king of Italy and nicknamed the "gentleman". The monument was erected for the reasons written on the base: "on the fifth anniversary of his death, tears are shed for him by the whole of the civilized world-9th January 1883." It is to thank the sovereign who "with wonderful virtue made a weak and divided Italy into an independent and free whole". Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A sword pointed against the sky |
Piazza delle erbe Verona 37121 Italy |
A statue of a woman who points her threatening and pointed sword towards the sky. This monument, which commemorates a tragic event of the first World War, is on one side of the Piazza delle Erbe. On 14th November 1915, an Austrian aeroplane machine gunned the historical city centre hitting many civilians who happened to be at the market place. This barbaric attack against unarmed and defenseless people has never been forgotten by the Veronese people. On 14th November 1920, this statue was erected in remembrance. The female figure symbolizes the city which is in pain but not defeated. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The gateway to the station |
Piazzale Porta Nuova Verona 38138 Italy |
The Porta Nuova goes along the Trinita' bastion (1836), and was built into the 1531 rampart. It stands alone and was constructed between 1533 and 1546 by the military architect and engineer Michele Sanmicheli. The Austrians modified it in 1854 finishing off the facade in tuff and opening up the two archways on the side. Therefore, only the central archway opened towards the countryside in the original sixteenth century gate. The keystone carries a sculpture of Jupiter's head. The Porta Nuova train station is not far from the gateway and the Verona Exhibition and Trade Fair center is only two kilometers down the road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sanmicheli's gateway |
Stradone Porta Palio Verona 37122 Italy |
The Porta del Palio is one of the most well-known gateways in Verona. It was designed by Sanmicheli and its construction was finished by 1561. It has three archways and is adorned with a host of busts depicting heroes of war. The Porta di San Zeno and the Porta Fura or "delle catene" (the chain gateway), are close by. The latter derived its nickname from the watch tower in the middle of the river. A chain was strung across the Adige from the tower in order to prevent the crossing of vessels that had not paid the customs duties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The piazza of the bourgeoisie |
Piazza Bra, 1 Verona 37121 Italy |
The heart of the Veronese beats in Piazza Bra and not simply because the world-famous Arena is the piazza's centrepiece. Walking in piazza Bra after a while you get used to the sight of it and tend not to notice it any more. The 'liston' of the Piazza Bra, or the paving stones laid in 1770 to facilitate the elegant passage of the bourgeoisie, is what saved it from mediocrity at the end of the 1700's. Today the piazza is crowned with many palaces that carry the names of the most important Veronese families. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bridge on Via Postumia |
Via Sabbionaia Verona 37121 Italy |
This stone bridge was built after the second World War, between 1957 and 1959, on the site of an ancient Roman bridge on the Via Postumia, an important line of communication between Genoa and Aquileia. The bridge has five arches: the one on the left dates back to the Roman period, the central one, and the one after it are by Antonio Scarpagnino and date back to 1520, while the final one on the right and the brick tower intended for the defense of the bridge were built at the time of Alberto I della Scala (1298). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Focal point of urban life |
Piazza delle Erbe Verona 37121 Italy |
The central Piazza delle Erbe was the focal point of urban life in ancient Verona. It is located on the site of the ancient Roman Forum. Originally it was large (56metres x 68 metres) and rectangular and then it was adapted to a Medieval shape and reduced in size. It was then delimited by the construction of the Palazzo del Comune During the Scaligera period, it became a centre for trade and commerce; to this end, various symbolic elements were added, such as the Fountain of the Madonna Verona, the Market Column (a Gothic structure built in 1401 to bear the viscount's insignia), the 'berlina' (a marble canopy built to host the investiture of public office) and the San Marco Column. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The home of the canons |
Piazzetta San Giorgio Verona 37129 Italy |
The Porta San Giorgio opens up in front of the church of the same name in Braida. It sits within a part of the walls which substituted the Venetian boundary enhancing it with stronger bastions. It was built in 1525. The internal facade is Austrian in style with three arches, while the outside is covered in marble. The San Giorgio Bastion runs along the right hand side on via Nievo. It is an extension of a previous Venetian defence system. From the "San Giorgio breach" slightly further ahead, one can see an open space which was once used by the artillery. Even further along are the "Rondelle", or guard posts which run along the wall's Venetian and medieval sections. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Castle bridge |
Corso Castelvecchio, 2 Verona 37121 Italy |
This is probably one of the most photographed bridges in Verona, but unfortunately it is not authentic. The original one was blown up by the Germans during the last World War, and it was reconstructed in the 1950s. It consists of a strong brick structure with three arches of decreasing width, resting on crenelated towers. The date of construction is unclear, but it was probably built between 1375 and 1376. The bridge formed part of the complicated defense structure for the Castelvecchio, and linked the city with the road leading to the Tyrol. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The heart of the city |
Piazza dei Signori Verona 37121 Italy |
The very noble Piazza dei Signori is the heart of Verona. Its perimeter is surrounded by historical buildings, which accentuate the important role the place has played in the city's politico-administrative spheres. On the piazza we find the Palazzo del Comune, the Palazzo del Capitanio, and the Loggia del Consiglio. The buildings are joined with elegant arches, mostly dating from the 14th century. There are wide ranges of styles, which are nevertheless characterized by great harmony. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The piazza and the lion |
Piazza delle Erbe Verona 37121 Italy |
North of the Piazza delle Erbe, in front of the Maffei Palace, stands St Mark's Column, which was erected in 1523. It was sculpted in Veronese white marble, from a design by Michele Leoni. The lion at the top of the column is not the original. This was knocked down in 1797, when the Venetian Republic ceased to exist. This was a result of the Treaty of Campoformio in which Napoleon ceded Venice in exchange for the Duchy of Milan. The current lion was placed at the top of the column in 1866, the year of the Vienna Peace Treaty and of the plebiscites: the year which signalled the reunification of the Veneto to the rest of Italy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A convent in a theatre |
Rigaste Redentore, 2 Verona 37121 Italy +39 45 800 0360 |
The archaeological site of the Roman theater is reached through a sixteenth century building with a frescoed freize. Nestling at the base of St. Peter's hill, the theater was probably built at the end of the first period of Roman urbanization, that is, at the end of the first century A.D, meaning that the project was carried out at the same time as the city's urban development. This affirmation is confirmed by its perfect alignment with the network of streets, to which is is a focal element. In the centuries that followed, the site was abandoned, and suffered both flood and earthquake damage, so that by the Renaissance it has already been reduced to ruins and a church and convent were actually built on the site. Archaeological excavations began in around 1757, thanks to the Abbot Fontana, and they continued into the 19th century, bringing a large part of the original structure back to light. Other excavations were carried out in the twentieth century, so that after the war the theater was used to host spectacles and events of a high artistic standard, usually in conjunction with the summer season at the Arena. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cemetry for the nobility |
Via delle Arche Scaligere, 1 Verona 37121 Italy |
The 'Arche Scaligere' cemetery is only visible through the fencing which encloses it. It is one of Verona's most fascinating monuments and a masterpiece of Veronese Gothic architecture. It consists of the monumental tombs of the Veronese nobility, and is closed off in an area which is adjacent to the church of Santa Maria Antica. Several of the tombs stand out on account of their imposing structures and rich decoration. Amongst these are the tombs of Cangrande I, Mastino II, Cansignorio and Alberto I. Others do not even bear the names of those who are interred within them, however, they are known to contain the remains of the likes of Bartolomeo, Alboino, Cangrande II, Mastino I and Giovanni della Scala, nephew of Bartolomeo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Symbol of the city |
Piazza delle Erbe Verona 37121 Italy |
The fountain of Madonna Verona, which was repaired in 1368, is one of the oldest and best known fountains in the city. It is constructed in the form of a female figure, dating back to Roman times. In her hands, the statue holds a scroll bearing the emblem of the city of Verona. She is resting on a base (also of Roman origin), on which are sculpted eight masks from which the water flows. On one of these the epigraph '[Mar]morea Verona' (Verona Marble), testifies to the promise made by the Scaligieri to transform Verona's buildings. The monument was erected at the wishes of Casignorio della Scala, to celebrate the repair of the city's aqueduct. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A private monument |
Piazzetta di Castelvecchio Verona 37121 Italy |
The Gavi arch is located at the centre of the piazzeta del Castelvecchio: this is not its original location (which was up by the Torre degli Orologi del Castelvecchio), because it was taken down in 1805 due to structural problems, and only rebuilt in 1932, thanks to a new interest in Palladian structures. It was built in the first half of the first century A.D, by the architect Lucio Vitruvio Cerdone (whose name is carved on one of the pillars), in honor of the Gavi family. Two streets met under the four rectangular pillars: Via Postumia and another street (of which a part still remains with its large paving stones). Later it was transformed into one of the city gates: it is one of the rare examples of an honorary Roman arch dedicated to private citizens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Poet and patriot |
Piazza Santi Apostoli Verona 37121 Italy |
A monument to the Veronese poet Aleardo Aleardi (1812-1878) was erected in 1883 in the small Piazza Santi Apostoli, facing Corso Cavour. Aleardi took part in the 1848 defence of the Veneto Republic and was twice imprisoned by the Austrian authorities, once in Mantua in 1852 and a second time in Josephstadt (Bohemia) in 1859. A Romantic poet by nature, he reached the apex of his popularity with the publication of his 'Canti': many of his poems dealt with patriotic themes and as recorded on the plaque, at the base of the monument. His poems inspired feelings of patriotism in the youth of Italy, they spoke of the glory of fighting for the Motherland.' Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The syphilis doctor |
Piazza dei Signori Verona 37121 Italy |
The monument of Girolamo Fracastoro (1478-1553), is balanced on an arch in Piazza dei Signori, behind the monument of Dante. He was a doctor and man of letters from Verona. He was distinguished in many scientific disciplines, gaining popularity as a doctor, so much so that he was considered to be one of the first exponents of modern pathology. He also produced the theory of contagion based on germs and hypothesized the causes and means of infection. His most famous work is a poem dedicated to syphilis in which he christens it the "French plague" (a synonym which remains with us to this day)and for which he advised a cure based on guaiacum and mercury. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful panoramic view |
Piazza dei Signori, 2 Verona 37121 Italy +39 45 803 2726 |
From the Torre dei Lamberti (84m high), you can enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views in Verona. You enter it through the courtyard of the Mercato Vecchio. You can either take a lift or climb up on foot (for which your ticket costs a little less). Work commenced on the tower (which is made from tufa and brick) in 1172; it was built in stages, and finally completed between 1448 and 1464 with the addition of an octagonal bell-tower at the top of a window with three lights. The two prinicpal bells were fitted in 1295, and have retained their historical names: 'rengo' (to call the Council and the people to a meeting) and 'marangona' (to warn people in the event of a fire). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Three different defensive structures |
Circonvallazione Oriani Verona 37122 Italy |
The perimeters of the city walls bear traces of the Venetian defences, which, in their turn replaced those laid down by the Scaligere. The Venetian defences were reinforced with the construction of fifteenth-century castles: San Felice and San Pietro. However, after the fall of the Venetian Republic, when the city was divided in two, the French destroyed the castles and also the southern sections of the ramparts. During the Austrian rule, Verona was transformed into an entrenched battlefield, in accordance with the wishes of the Imperial General Franz von Scholl. The walls offer an insight into three different defensive systems: Medieval, sixteenth century and nineteeth century. They can be visited by car, or by bicycle (a distance of 10km), through the streets around the circumference. They can also be visited on foot, through the remains of the ramparts, which have been turned into public gardens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A modern fortress |
Piazzale Porta Vescovo Verona 37129 Italy |
Porta del Vescovo was built in 1520 and enlarged in 1860. It sits in a heavily fortified section of the Veronese walls, within which part of the Venetian Curtain, the Maddalene bastion (1527, altered in 1848), still remains. A gateway was open here by the Austrians to link the military section of Campo Fiore to the Porta Vescovo train station and the Campo Marzo bastion (now entirely covered with vegetation). To reach it one must pass the monumental cemetery towards Porta della Vittoria Nuova (1837). Further on one crosses the embankment of the San Francesco bridge, which takes its name from the bastion along the river built by Sanmicheli in 1551. The walls, were completely rebuilt in order to fend off any siege by troops armed with fire power. They are built to withstand artillery fire and their side elevations are such that they offer no shelter to attacking infantry; on the contrary the enemy would be subject to crossfire. Review © 2007, Wcities |