Porta Manin

Good example of entrance in walled middle age cities

Although one cannot find / see anymore the middle age defensive walls, it’s still possible to have an idea how were the entrances in those walls by looking at this tower. On the one hand they should a...

The historic gate to the city

Porta Manin is a historic gate in the Udine city wall. You pass this gate when you have parked your car on Piazza Maggio Primo and plan to take the short walk along Via Manin to the Udine city center....

Medieval overhead tower

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These gates, historically called St. Bartholomew's gate, open the entrance to the city from the patriarchal palace and Pervomay Square. Now the tower is close to the neighboring houses, and right above ...

Entry to Old City

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The peculiar gate – entrance to the old city. It looks like an old guard tower that once guarded the city.

Historical building occupied by some office

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In the old, early 13th century, the city gates (the second of the ancient building of Udina after the tower with hours) are now some office, and in a wonderful light the office table is seen. On which occasion I am convinced that ...