Porta San Donato (St. Donato's Gate), Lucca
Similarly to its predecessor – the Antica (old) Porta San Donato – dating back to 1590, the new Porta San Donato is a gate in the Walls of Lucca that faces west. It was built between 1629 and 1639 as part of the Renaissance walls circle to replace the old San Donato gate that is now enclosed within the Walls, at Piazzale Verdi. Originally the gate was equipped with a drawbridge.
Porta San Donato is one of Lucca's best preserved gateways. The architect Muzio Oddi adorned the structure with marble framing on the windows and triangular gable. The latter is also framed on the sides with two marble statues representing San Donato and San Paolino. Inside there is a fireplace and a pit. The gate's central entrance is flanked by what seems to be two smaller arches, one of which is false.
Porta San Donato is one of Lucca's best preserved gateways. The architect Muzio Oddi adorned the structure with marble framing on the windows and triangular gable. The latter is also framed on the sides with two marble statues representing San Donato and San Paolino. Inside there is a fireplace and a pit. The gate's central entrance is flanked by what seems to be two smaller arches, one of which is false.
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Sight Name: Porta San Donato (St. Donato's Gate)
Sight Location: Lucca, Italy (See walking tours in Lucca)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Lucca, Italy (See walking tours in Lucca)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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