Porta Napoli

Description

Porta Napoli is a citygate of Lecce built by Emperor Charles V in 1548 to defend the city. It has two Corinthian columns and Habsburg coat of arms above them.

Castles and fortifications in Italy All sites in Lecce

Address
Piazzetta Arco di Trionfo 5, Lecce, Italy

Established
1548

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