19 January 2024
Porta San Lorenzo is one of the ancient gates that once gave access to the Upper Town. It is located along the eastern Venetian walls and takes its name from the church bearing the same name that stands nearby. It is one of the four main access gates to the Upper Town of Bergamo, together with Porta San Giacomo, Porta Sant’Agostino and Porta Sant’Alessandro. Its original structure dates back to the 16th century, and it has been restored and preserved over the years. In addition, there is a plate on the façade of the gate commemorating Garibaldi’s arrival on the 8th of June 1859. The area around Porta San Lorenzo is very characteristic and it offers an impressive panoramic view of the Lower Town and the surrounding valley.
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