Torri di Porta Soprana
Torri di Porta Soprana
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Malgorzata
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Jul 2021
Porta Soprana, also known as Porta Sant'Andrea, is one of the symbols of the city of Genoa. Restored at the beginning of the 20th century, was one of the entrances to the old city, built in 1115 on the previous gate, while building new walls to protect Genoa . It is located very close to the home of Christopher Columbus and the remains of the Monastery of Sant'Andrea.
Written June 20, 2022
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backpacker31
Boynton Beach, FL5,847 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
This is one of the entrance gates that lead to the city of Genoa. Although it dates back to the 9th century, it has been rebuilt numerous times. Today, the tower is an unofficial separation between old and new Genoa. The house of Columbus is roughly 50m downhill. There are several cafes and restaurants lying in the shadow of the tower.
Written February 11, 2020
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Sebastien M
Sydney, Australia545 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
This is also known as Porta Soprana or Porta Sant'Andrea. It's one of the few remaining gates from the so-called Barbarosa walls. It certainly has a sense of history about this gate. Christopher Columbus House and St Andrew cloister ruins can be found in the same area as Porta Soprana. Also very close to Via XX Settembre and Piazza de Ferrari. This landmark is about 5 minutes walk from Genova Brignole. Also look out for The Terrazza Martini Tower (formerly known as Piacentini Tower), a big skyscraper completed in 1940. Worth exploring.
Written February 20, 2019
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CyberSecureDave
London, UK384 contributions
Jun 2017 • Business
It is amazing to walk up the Via di Porta Soprana towards the imposing 12thC Twin Towers that were originally part of the Genoa City Walls. The area around the Towers has several excellent cafes & souvenir shops, and you can continue your stroll up Via Di Colle which has panoramic views of the old stone bridge & then the Genoa Port. So please don't miss these Twin Towers on your Tour of Medieval Genoa! Recommended!
Written June 28, 2017
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astrojane
Monrovia, CA1,066 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
While some from my tour group took day trips to Monaco and Portofino, I skipped the playground and yacht berths of the rich and famous for walks discovering some more walls and gates in old Genoa.
Genoa has more walls than any other city in Italy. There are “Ninth century walls”, "Barbarossa Walls" (12th century), "Fourteenth century walls", "Sixteenth century walls" and "New Walls" (17th century).
The Torri di Porta Soprana combines both 9th and 12th century sections. An added bonus is the 18th century reconstruction of the house of Christopher Columbus just steps away from the tower date. There is no charge to look, and for €5 (€7 for combo of house and tower walks) you can step inside the Columbus house, and climb inside the tower. I found the Columbus house very interesting, and worth the €5, but most other reviewers disagree.
You can get to this old side of Genoa from the famous Agorà fountain on Piazza de Ferrari, from the new renovated port, with its aquarium and foodie paradise Eataly, or even from the Brignole train station, walking up the v. XX Septembre.
To me, a wander up and down the narrow streets of the old side of Genoa, with fabulous shops, restaurants, churches and museum palazzi is the highlight of Genoa, a great and underrated city of Italy.
Grab a map and take a walk on the old side!
Genoa has more walls than any other city in Italy. There are “Ninth century walls”, "Barbarossa Walls" (12th century), "Fourteenth century walls", "Sixteenth century walls" and "New Walls" (17th century).
The Torri di Porta Soprana combines both 9th and 12th century sections. An added bonus is the 18th century reconstruction of the house of Christopher Columbus just steps away from the tower date. There is no charge to look, and for €5 (€7 for combo of house and tower walks) you can step inside the Columbus house, and climb inside the tower. I found the Columbus house very interesting, and worth the €5, but most other reviewers disagree.
You can get to this old side of Genoa from the famous Agorà fountain on Piazza de Ferrari, from the new renovated port, with its aquarium and foodie paradise Eataly, or even from the Brignole train station, walking up the v. XX Septembre.
To me, a wander up and down the narrow streets of the old side of Genoa, with fabulous shops, restaurants, churches and museum palazzi is the highlight of Genoa, a great and underrated city of Italy.
Grab a map and take a walk on the old side!
Written March 23, 2014
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Honisoiquimalypense
Derby, UK1,306 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
This is one of the original 5 gates to the city and is located on the highest point of the road leading up to it. It is quite busy as next to it is Christophe Columbus's house and a Romanesque cloister. On the left hand tower a a white marble tablet with a Latin inscription on it - which says " only he who bears peace shall dare to cross the threshold of theses gates" - or so I am told! It is worth a trip!
Written July 23, 2017
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Bandonman
Massachusetts129 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Walking through the narrow, winding side streets just beyond the gates gives one the feeling of what it might have been when Christopher Columbus likely walked among these cobblestones. Fascinating architecture. Grab an espresso and sit and watch the locals.
Written April 22, 2016
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Miguel Varela Costa
Rolle, Switzerland59 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Like everything in Genova the smartest thing to do is walk around, bottle of water, ice cream and see all the towers, squares, churches and buildings. It’s really nice.
Written May 10, 2019
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rwar407
Yorktown Heights, NY140 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
These towers are next to the Columbus house, and largely more interesting. A huge piece of history right before your eyes. As you walk through I was struck by just how much effort went into it's construction and how they have withstood the tests of time. Simply magnificent
Written October 2, 2017
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Daniel CN
Baixa da Banheira, Portugal200 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
The Torri di Porta Soprana was the majestic entrance in the east of the city for who arrived by the old Roman road. Also known as Porta de Sant'Andrea, it is adorned by two rounded stone towers built in the second half of the 12th century.
Written June 11, 2017
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E' possibile visitarle senza guida? se si quanto costa?
Written October 30, 2017
si è possibile... se non ricordo male costa 5 euro
c'è un sito cmq
Written October 30, 2017
Does anyone know the opening hours, I'd like to climb to the top of the tower for the views and to take photos, I'll be there on a Tuesday in about 3 weeks time - thanks.
Written June 4, 2016
Yo, normal visiting hours 9-5pm, tickets can be purchased inside the Christopher Columbus house at the street intersection
Written June 4, 2016
sì è possibile , è aperto
Written June 8, 2016
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