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Fortress / Tower, 17th century
Porta Paola, Ferrara
Building in Ferrara, Italy
Ferrara (FE), Emilia-Romagna
- Within the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta”
At a glance
- Type
- Fortress / Tower
- Period
- Early modern period, 17th century
- Architect
- Giovan Battista Aleotti
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 44°49′57″ N, 11°37′00″ E
- Address
- piazza Travaglio 6‒16 ‒ Ferrara (FE)
History and description
The Porta Paola is a Baroque architecture city gate located on Via Bologna in Ferrara, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
History
It was built as the entry control point from the south in the city walls in 1612 by Giovanni Battista Aleotti and dedicated to the reigning Pope Paul V. During the French occupation, the gate transiently was renamed Porta Reno; presently the outer face sports the Pauline name, while the city-side retains a plaque with the latter name. The buildings suffered damage during the 2012 earthquake, requiring restructuring.
The external portal has rusticated stone blocks, giving the entrance solidity befitting a fortress gate. The tympanum is interrupted superiorly with a plaque holding the papal shield. During the 19th century, the building was detached from the adjacent city walls, and most of the external moat was filled in.
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Timeline
- 17th centuryBuilt
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Photos
Getting there
FerraraTrain, nearest
1.5 km as the crow flies
Porta Paola, Ferrarapiazza Travaglio 6‒16 ‒ Ferrara (FE)
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Porta Paola, Ferrara?
Porta Paola, Ferrara is in Ferrara, in the province of Ferrara (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. Address: piazza Travaglio 6‒16 ‒ Ferrara (FE). GPS coordinates: 44.83250, 11.61668.
How old is Porta Paola, Ferrara?
Wikidata dates it to the 17th century.
What else is there to see near Porta Paola, Ferrara?
Nearby you’ll find: Torre dei Leuti (200 m away), Teatro Giuseppe Verdi (300 m away), Ex Scuola ebraica (300 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- 01 Porta Paola Ferrara — Lungoleno, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 02 Porta Paola Ferrara — Lungoleno, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 03 Porta Paola Ferrara — Lungoleno, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 04 Porta Paola Ferrara — Lungoleno, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 10 Porta Paola Ferrara — Lungoleno, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 11 Porta Paola Ferrara — Lungoleno, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 12 Porta Paola Ferrara — Lungoleno, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20 Porta Paola Ferrara — Lungoleno, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21 Porta Paola Ferrara — Lungoleno, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences