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Sarzana-Extraordinary opening of the Old City gate

Exceptional opening of the passage that allows you to reach the ancient access to the city.

This year on the occasion of the celebration of the bestowal of the status of Episcopal seat, in the now distant 21 July 1465, it will be reopened exceptionally the passage that allows to reach the ancient access to the city, incorporated in the Renaissance walls of the Fortress Firmafede: the Gate of Ymo Burgo, or Borgo Basso, its oldest name.

The point of transit obliged to enter the city for those who came from the east, over time also assumed other names Porta Pisana.

At last from 5pm on July 21, 2017 visitors, along the ancient walkway on the walls, accompanied by the light of wind torches, will be able to reach the foot of the gate. Here they will find a guide that will will them a little memory of the evening.

During the event, you can also visit the underground and also those who want to deepen the history of the city of Sarzana, the territory of Lunigiana and its military defences, will be able to continue the visit inside the MUdeF Sarzana-Museum of the fortresses that will remain open until 23.30.

Timetable: 17.00 – 24.00 (last admission at 11.30 pm)

Tickets:

Entrance Fortress Firmafede, Ancient door and underground: €3

Free up to 5 years

Mudef Integration: €3

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Sarzana-Extraordinary opening of the Old City gate

Exceptional opening of the passage that allows you to reach the ancient access to the city.

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