The Porta Urbana (Town Gate) of Pietrastornina is located on Via Castello, in the historic centre of this Irpinian town.
Although it cannot be exactly historically dated, it is thought to have been built at the same time as the medieval village was founded, between the 12th and 15th centuries. Consisting of a long barrel vault that originally covered a 12-meter stretch of the street, it is also known as the "Porta Urbana di Via Castello" , since the path that once led up to the Castle, of which only ruins are visible today, used to pass under the arch.
The round arches of the vault are in tuff and the Porta Urbana has double capitals and stone imposts on the two opening fronts. Additionally, the building in which the door is set also used to feature a pointed arch, which is walled up now, while openings consisting of balconies and windows are visible.
A historical emblem of the local community, the Porta Urbana constitutes the access point to the small medieval village, which still remains intact today.
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Porta Urbana
Via Castello, 83015 Pietrastornina AV, Italia
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