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Land Gate (Porta a Terra)

Monument · Municipality of Portoferraio

10'
minutes to visit
0.8
km from Portoferraio harbour
Monument Renaissance Free admission Seen from outside about 10 minutes Accessible
The place

What Land Gate (Porta a Terra) is

Gate · Medici · Historic entrance

The monumental land-side access gate to the Medici fortified city. Historic entrance to the central alleys, still the main passage from the port area to the upper village.

At a glance

Factsheet

Type Monument
Historical period Renaissance
Visit Seen from outside only
Admission Free
Time needed about 10 minutes
Accessibility Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Families with children Suitable
Municipality Portoferraio

Opening hours and ticket prices can change with the season: check with the site or the local tourist office before you go.

Getting there

Where it is and how to get there

0.8 km
Portoferraio harbour
9.2 km
Rio Marina harbour
10 km
Cavo harbour
8.7 km
Marina di Campo airport

Straight-line distances: the road route is longer.

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Where to stay near Land Gate (Porta a Terra)

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All accommodation in Portoferraio: Hotels 4 Campsites 1 Farm Stays 2

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