Porta Camollia

Amazing gate to an amazing city – don’t miss it!

To get to the gate and then the city center from the train station, exit the train station and walk straight into the shopping mall. Turn left and walk all the way down to the end where you will find ...

Gateway to Old Town

The original 13th century gated entrance to the Old Town was destroyed by the Florentines during their siege of Siena, and this current gate dates back to the 15th century. As far as gates go, this is...

The gate towards Florence

The original gate dating to the 13th century was destroyed by the Florentines during the 16th century siege of the city. it was then rebuilt the following century in its current state.

One of the gates in the medieval walls of Siena guarding the road that leads to Florence.

The current brick Gate was built in the late 16th/early 17th century and replaced the original 13th century gate that was totally destroyed during the Siege of Siena in 1555. The Gate guards the north...

Entry door

Original Text

The Porta Camollia was one of the entrance doors to Siena. It is enclosed on the medieval wall. It consists of three arches and there is a shield of all-whole Medicis.