Pusterla di Sant'Ambrogio, Milan

Name: Pusterla di Sant'Ambrogio
Address: Milan, Italy

#121 among attractions in Milan

Gothic Revival architecture, City gate

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The Pusterla di Sant’Ambrogio was originally built in 1171 after the city was destroyed by Frederik I Barbarossa in 1162. This postern was one of the ten secondary gates of Milan medieval walls. When in the 16th century the new set of city walls went up, the Pusterla of Saint Ambrose was turned into a prison. In 1939 this postern was completely restored with the original features. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°27'43"N, 9°10'26"E

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Centro Storico (Duomo)Milan Italy

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Day trips

Pusterla di Sant'Ambrogio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Holy Mary of Grace, Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Castello Cova, Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio.

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1100s church with a columned courtyard
Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan
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Porta Ticinese, Milan
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pusterla di Sant'Ambrogio?

Nearby attractions include Castello Cova, Milan (1 min walk), Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan (2 min walk), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan (5 min walk), Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Milan (5 min walk).

How to get to Pusterla di Sant'Ambrogio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pusterla di Sant'Ambrogio:

Bus

Piazza Sant'Ambrogio - Via Carducci • Lines: 58, 94, Nm2 (2 min walk)
Sant'Ambrogio • Lines: 94 (2 min walk)

Metro

Sant'Ambrogio • Lines: M2 (2 min walk)
Sant'Agostino • Lines: M2 (8 min walk)

Tram

Largo D'Ancona • Lines: 16, 19 (8 min walk)
P.za Resistenza Partigiana • Lines: 14, 2 (8 min walk)

Train

Milano Nord Cadorna (12 min walk)
Milano Porta Genova (17 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piazza Bolivar • Lines: 90, 91 (29 min walk)
Piazza Napoli • Lines: 90, 91 (30 min walk)