Porta Vescovo, Verona

Name: Porta Vescovo
Address: Vicolo Porta Vescovo, Verona, 37129, Italy

#44 among attractions in Verona

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Porta Vescovo was a gate or portal of the former outer medieval walls of the city of Verona, Italy. It was designed and built during 1520 by the architect Teodoro Trivulzio. It is named Vescovo, because the gate once collected a toll benefitting the bishop. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 45°26'21"N, 11°0'53"E

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Vicolo Porta VescovoCentro Storico (Veronetta)Verona 37129 Italy

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Porta Vescovo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sant'Anastasia, Teatro Romano, Giardino Giusti, Santa Toscana.

0.8 miNW
Gothic artworks in a 13th-century church
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Santa Toscana, Verona
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45°26'31"N • 10°59'55"E
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0.7 miW
Monuments and statues, Historical place
Porta Leoni, Verona
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0.7 miW
Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture, Church
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0.8 miW
Romanesque architecture, Church, Spiritual
Chiesa di Santa Maria Antica, Verona
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0.8 miNW
Church with ornate woodwork and frescoes
Santa Maria in Organo, Verona
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Vescovo?

Nearby attractions include Santa Toscana, Verona (5 min walk), Santi Nazaro e Celso, Verona (9 min walk), Giardino Giusti, Verona (13 min walk), San Paolo in Campo Marzio, Verona (13 min walk).

How to get to Porta Vescovo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Vescovo:

Bus

Porta Vescovo C • Lines: 13, 15 (1 min walk)
Porta Vescovo B • Lines: 11, 12, 13, 15, 30, 31, 32, 33, 51, 52, 72, 90, 91, 92, 98 (2 min walk)

Train

Verona Porta Vescovo (8 min walk)