Forgotten History
Porta Nuova
Palermo, Italy
Porta Nuova is a monumental city gate of Palermo. It represents the entrance of the Cassaro (the main and most ancient street of the city) from Corso Calatafimi (the way to Monreale) and is located beside Palazzo dei Normanni, royal palace of Palermo. The gate was built to celebrate Charles V's conquest of Tunis (1535) and his visit to the capital of the Kingdom of Sicily.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Palermo, Italy
- Coordinates
- 38.11214, 13.35278
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q657847
What is Porta Nuova?
Porta Nuova is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Palazzo dei Normanni, Cappella Palatina, Tomb of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, Fontana dei due Draghi.
Where is Porta Nuova?
Porta Nuova is in Palermo, Italy. Coordinates: 38.11214, 13.35278.
How do I get to Porta Nuova?
Porta Nuova is at Palermo, Italy (38.11214, 13.35278). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.