Porta Tufi, Siena

Name: Porta Tufi
Address: Siena, Italy

#44 among attractions in Siena

City gate, View point

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The Porta Tufi or Tufi Gate is one of the remaining portals in the medieval Walls of Siena. It is located on Strada di Tufi, now Via Pier Andrea Mattioli, in Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy. It stands on a peninsula of walls near Sant'Agostino, opening to a road leading south of the city. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°18'42"N, 11°19'58"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Chigi-Saracini, Santa Maria dei Servi, Pinacoteca Nazionale, Palazzo Chigi alla Postierla.

0.4 miN
Gothic architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Chigi-Saracini, Siena
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, Palazzo Chigi-Saracini is a magnificent palace that stands as a testament to the city's rich medieval history and architectural grandeur. This historical edifice, characterized by its Gothic facade and elegant design, was built in...
~1900 ftNE
Romanesque-style church with Gothic art
Santa Maria dei Servi, Siena
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, the church of Santa Maria dei Servi stands as a serene testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This Gothic-style church, dating back to the 13th century, is a place of worship and a treasure trove of art...
~1270 ftNW
Art gallery housing Sienese masterpieces
Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena
7 min walk • The Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena, nestled in the heart of the historic Tuscan city, is a treasure trove of Italian medieval and Renaissance art. As a museum, it is housed in the majestic Palazzo Buonsignori and Palazzo Brigidi, which are architectural attractions in...
~1940 ftNW
Palace
Palazzo Chigi alla Postierla, Siena
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, Palazzo Chigi alla Postierla is an architectural gem that speaks volumes about the city's rich history. This grand palace, which dates back to the medieval period, stands as a testament to the opulence and power of the Italian...
~1880 ftNW
Palace
Palazzo Fineschi Segardi, Siena
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, the Palazzo Fineschi Segardi stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This historic palace, characterized by its elegant Renaissance design, reflects the artistic and cultural prosperity of Siena during its...
~1630 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Celsi Pollini, Siena
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, Palazzo Celsi Pollini stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. This majestic palace, which heralds from the Renaissance period, is an embodiment of the opulence and political might that...
0.4 miN
Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Marsili, Siena
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, Palazzo Marsili stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. This historic building, which dates back to the 14th century, is a fine example of medieval architecture, infused with Renaissance...
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro dei Rozzi, Siena
14 min walk • The Teatro dei Rozzi is a live-performance theater located on Piazza Indipendenza #15, in the city of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy; while this structure was inaugurated in 1817, the sponsoring organization dated to 1531.
0.4 miW
City gate, Architecture, Historical place
Porta San Marco, Siena
10 min walk • Porta San Marco is the remnant of one of the gates found the medieval walls of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is found at the start of Via San Marco.
~1130 ftNW
Gothic architecture, Church
Sant'Agostino, Siena
6 min walk • Sant'Agostino is a Roman Catholic church in Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1380 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
San Giuseppe, Siena
7 min walk • San Giuseppe is a Roman Catholic church in Siena, Tuscany, Italy. The church was commissioned by the contrada dell'Onda and begun in 1521. Construction continued for the whole century. The façade, finished in 1653, is mostly in brickwork, with two superimposed orders divided by pilaster strips.

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Which popular attractions are close to Porta Tufi?

Nearby attractions include Orto Botanico dell'Università di Siena, Siena (4 min walk), Accademia Fisiocritici, Siena (6 min walk), Sant'Agostino, Siena (6 min walk), Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena (7 min walk).

How to get to Porta Tufi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Tufi:

Bus

Curtatone • Lines: s1 (18 min walk)
Via Tozzi • Lines: s1 (20 min walk)