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Porta Torre
Viale Cattaneo Carlo, Como 22100 - Italy
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Porta Torre in Como is also known as the Tower Gate. This tower was built in 1192 as part of the defensive structures of the town. It rises to 40 m in height and has eight large windows one above the other with an arch at the base. The other towers which can still be found in the town are those of San Vitale towards the east, and the Porta Nuova – or New Gate – which is located towards the west.


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