Porta San Marco, Livorno

Name: Porta San Marco
Address: Livorno, Italy

#39 among attractions in Livorno

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Facts and practical information

Porta San Marco was one of the gateways to Livorno's free port.

Located along the city's customary belt, on an axis with Via Solferino, it is situated near the former Leopolda Station. It is also flanked by the Barriera San Marco.

Coordinates: 43°33'37"N, 10°18'55"E

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Livorno Italy

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Porta San Marco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortezza Vecchia, Mercato Centrale, Dutch German Church, Teatro La Gran Guardia.

0.8 miSW
Performing arts, Forts and castles, Night club
Fortezza Vecchia, Livorno
22 min walk • The Fortezza Vecchia, an imposing castle nestled in the port city of Livorno, Italy, stands as a testament to the city's historic military significance. Constructed in the early 16th century on the orders of the Medici family, the fortification served as a bulwark...
0.7 miS
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Mercato Centrale, Livorno
19 min walk • The Mercato delle vettovaglie, also known as Mercato Centrale or Mercato Coperto, rises on the Aurelio Saffi docks along Livorno's Fosso Reale.
0.8 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Dutch German Church, Livorno
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Livorno, Italy, the Dutch German Church stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry and historical diversity. This architectural gem, with its modest facade and unassuming presence, belies the significant role it has played in the...
0.7 miS
Cinema, Nightlife
Teatro La Gran Guardia, Livorno
19 min walk • Teatro La Gran Guardia, nestled in the heart of Livorno, Italy, stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of this vibrant port city. This historic theater, with its origins dating back to the early 19th century, is a beloved landmark for both residents...
0.7 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
San Giovanni Battista, Livorno
19 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Livorno, Italy, the Church of San Giovanni Battista stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. Known for its distinctive architecture and spiritual significance, this church is not just a place of worship but also a point...
0.5 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Santa Caterina da Siena, Livorno
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Livorno, Santa Caterina da Siena stands as an emblematic church that embodies the spirit and history of this Italian coastal city. With its striking architecture, the church is not only a place of worship but also a monument that attracts...
0.7 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Chiesa di San Ferdinando, Livorno
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Livorno, Italy, the Chiesa di San Ferdinando stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural elegance. This church, an embodiment of devotion and artistry, has graced the cityscape with its presence for centuries, offering a tranquil...
0.5 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Santa Caterina da Siena, Livorno
13 min walk • Santa Caterina da Siena is a Baroque architecture, Roman Catholic church in the district Venezia Nuova central Livorno, region of Tuscany, Italy. It stands in front of the Piazza dei Domenicani. The church is notable for its tall octagonal dome and lantern rising above a rough, unfinished rectangular base.
0.6 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
San Gregorio Illuminatore, Livorno
16 min walk • The church of San Gregorio Illuminatore was the former church of the Armenian Catholic branch in Livorno, region of Tuscany. Destroyed after the Second World War, only the elegant Baroque facade remains, now property of the Patriarch of Cilicia, and standing between two three story buildings serving since 2008 as an intercultural center.
0.4 miSW
View point, Forts and castles, Historical place
Fortezza Nuova, Livorno
11 min walk • The New Fortress is a fortification of Livorno. It represents the ancient "Baluardo di San Francesco" of the pentagonal city designed by Bernardo Buontalenti and originally incorporated the "Baluardo di Santa Barbera" as well, until it was partly...
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Ponte di San Giovanni Nepomuceno, Livorno
15 min walk • The Bridge of San Giovanni Nepomueno is located in Livorno, along Via della Madonna.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta San Marco?

Nearby attractions include Nuovo Cimitero degli Inglesi, Livorno (4 min walk), Church of San Giuseppe, Livorno (5 min walk), Fortezza Nuova, Livorno (11 min walk), Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, Livorno (12 min walk).

How to get to Porta San Marco by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta San Marco:

Bus

Piazza XI maggio • Lines: 10, 4, 5, 8N, 8R (2 min walk)
Via della Cinta Esterna Piazza XI maggio • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Calata Carrara (19 min walk)

Train

Livorno Centrale (29 min walk)