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Fortress / Tower, Parma (PR)

44°47′47″ N, 10°19′02″ E

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Fortress / Tower, 16th century

Porta San Francesco

City gate in Parma, Italy

Parma (PR), Emilia-Romagna

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At a glance

Period
Renaissance, 16th century
Protection
Italian national heritage
Coordinates
44°47′47″ N, 10°19′02″ E
Address
viale Vittoria ‒ Parma (PR)

Timeline

  1. 16th centuryBuilt

Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).

Getting there

ParmaTrain, nearest
1.7 km as the crow flies
Porta San Francescoviale Vittoria ‒ Parma (PR)
Aeroporto di Parma "Giuseppe Verdi"3.7 km

Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.

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The town

Things to see in Parma196,764 inhabitants, 69 m above sea level. 126 historic places in the town.PhotoCittà di Parma, CC BY-SA 2.0126 places

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Porta San Francesco?

Porta San Francesco is in Parma, in the province of Parma (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. Address: viale Vittoria ‒ Parma (PR). GPS coordinates: 44.79652, 10.31715.

How old is Porta San Francesco?

Wikidata dates it to the 16th century.

What else is there to see near Porta San Francesco?

Nearby you’ll find: Barriera Bixio (0 m away), Teatro Due (600 m away), Palazzo Soragna (700 m away).

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