Porta Nuova
Porta Nuova
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jshtyo
Aichi Prefecture, Japan15,401 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This gate is at the entrance to the old town of Palermo in Sicily. It was built in 1535 to commemorate Charles V's conquest of Tunis and his visit to the King of Sicily. It was built in a typical Arab-Norman style, and the east and west sides of the gate are built in completely different styles, making it a sight to behold.
Written 30 May 2024
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PATO-BETO
San Martin, Argentina19,901 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
It is the gateway to the old city of Palermo. Triumphal Arch built in 1583, to celebrate the victory of Charles I of Spain and his entry into the Kingdom of Sicily. It has a baroque style, with pillars, statues, columns and shields that adorn it. It is a place that can be used a lot to take good photos.
Written 25 January 2024
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Seeking True Quality
Europe4,803 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The entrance to the historical centre of Palermo is so monumental! This city gate was built in the XV. century. After the emperor Charles V conquered Tunisia, on September 13th 1535 he entered Palermo through it. It was rebuilt in 1583 to commemorate the victory.
Written 15 April 2024
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InnaYYZ
Toronto, Canada1,496 contributions
June 2018 • Friends
Very decorative victory celebration gate, with male telamon pillar forms and the very ornate upper section.
Written 16 March 2019
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,626 contributions
June 2018 • Friends
In architecture, Porta Nova looks like at real gate or gateway to the city whereas, Porta Felice, another famed gate of Palermo looks more like a walled entranceway. Both were completed in the 17th century. Porta Nuova was built to be a gateway to the Royal Palace of Palermo (Palazzo dei Normanni) and to commemorate the victory of Charles V, the then Roman Emperor, in the 1535 conquest of Tunis. Thus, this baroque victory gate embellished with decor.
Written 11 March 2019
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Caltanissetta, Italy2,966 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
Palermo is a metropolitan city, Sicily island capital, art, culture, food and drink. The great writer Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa was born here.
Written 25 July 2019
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traveltheglobe
Singapore, Singapore772 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Take a nice stroll here after your visit to the Palermo cathedral, buy an arancini from the nearby Sfrigola, find a nice spot to sit and admire the intricate elements of the gate in both Norman and Arab styles. Come during sunset where the colours are softer.
Written 4 June 2020
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Isabela L
Tel Aviv, Israel899 contributions
Dec 2019
The entrance to the old Palermo, the exit from the old Palermo ... what a difference between the old and beautiful part of the city and the new and not too clean part of the city.
Written 10 January 2020
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George S
Halifax, UK176 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
But not something that I would go very far out of my way to see, just happened to be passing whilst walking 'along the prom' - a particularly British pass-time.
Written 31 December 2017
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA16,976 contributions
May 2021
For many years this gate served as the principal land entry into Palermo.
This is the second gate to stand in this location and dates from 1669. It was built after fire destroyed the 15th century gate in 1667. The original gate was known as the "Porta dell'Aquila" – Gate of the Eagle - and the current gate became known as the Porta Nuova.
This is the second gate to stand in this location and dates from 1669. It was built after fire destroyed the 15th century gate in 1667. The original gate was known as the "Porta dell'Aquila" – Gate of the Eagle - and the current gate became known as the Porta Nuova.
Written 30 July 2021
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