Porta Tenaglia, Milan
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Facts and practical information
Porta Tenaglia was one of the gates of the old Spanish walls of Milan, Italy. It owes its name to the so-called "Tenaglia", a fortified walls system that embraced the north-west side of the Sforza Castle. The gate was demolished in the 16th century. Today, the phrase "Porta Tenaglia" is still in use to refer to the district where the gate used to be, including the Piazzale Biancamano square and part of the Simplon Park. The Porta Tenaglia neighbourhood is part of the Zone 1 district. ()
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Centro Storico (Brera)Milan
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Day trips
Porta Tenaglia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Pinacoteca di Brera, Sforza's Castle, Antique Furniture & Wooden Sculpture Museum, Palazzina Appiani.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Porta Tenaglia?
Nearby attractions include Arena Civica, Milan (2 min walk), Palazzina Appiani, Milan (5 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria Incoronata, Milan (7 min walk), Acquario Civico, Milan (7 min walk).
How to get to Porta Tenaglia by public transport?
The nearest stations to Porta Tenaglia:
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Bus
- Piazza Lega Lombarda • Lines: 43, 57, 94 (1 min walk)
- Bastioni di Porta Volta • Lines: 94 (3 min walk)
Tram
- P.za Lega Lombarda • Lines: 12, 14, 2, 4 (2 min walk)
- Via Bramante Via Giannone • Lines: 12, 14 (4 min walk)
Metro
- Moscova • Lines: M2 (4 min walk)
- Lanza • Lines: M2 (11 min walk)
Train
- Milano Porta Garibaldi passante (13 min walk)
- Milano Porta Garibaldi superficie (14 min walk)