Palmanova Città Fortezza - World Heritage Site
Palmanova Città Fortezza - World Heritage Site
Palmanova Città Fortezza - World Heritage Site
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OZS_ATW
Budapest, Hungary3,864 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We visited Palmanova on a weekday, access via the A4 to the central square was quick, as it was only 3 km. The shape of the town was an octagon, it was pretty much interesting.
I don't think the city has enough attraction for an overnight stay there, unless the tourist has enough time and wants to rest, as the village appeared to be quite quiet.
I don't think the city has enough attraction for an overnight stay there, unless the tourist has enough time and wants to rest, as the village appeared to be quite quiet.
Written August 15, 2023
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lmtour
Pistoia, Italy6,877 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Palmanova, a fortress city founded by the Venetians in 1593, is called the "starry city" unique in its kind due to the polygonal plan in the shape of a nine-pointed star as well shown by postcards or images from above. It is a city that can be visited comfortably on foot to admire the three monumental access gates to the city (Porta Udine, Porta Cividale, Porta Aquileia) and the Piazza del Duomo, the so-called Piazza Grande with its hexagonal shape. Furthermore, it is pleasant to climb the bastions of the walls to admire a panorama from above. Considered a national monument and one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Palmanova has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017
Written October 27, 2023
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Tina Z
1,001 contributions
Apr 2022
This city/fortress is just incredible, if you are there go see it even just for a half an hour because it is of great historical importance and in reality it is not very big as one would expect it. I did not have much time and I am still happy that I visited it so now I just have a reason to come back with some more time and to explore more thorougly. Plus, it is UNESCO world heritage site, if that does not convince you, I don't know what it does.
Written April 21, 2022
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Deb G
Flint, UK63 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
This is a great place to spend a few days. The walks around the fortifications are interesting and very pretty. Lots of areas of wild flowers attract lovely butterflies and dragon flies. Great views across to the mountains. Very unique architecture and construction. The town itself has a great selection of bars and restaurants. Monday is market day in the Piazza Grande, it has a lovely atmosphere.
Written July 7, 2020
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liverpool1023
London, UK1,203 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Built over a 30 year period by Venice in the closing years of the 1500’s. This star shaped purpose built city was meant to be a bulwark to Ottoman expansion from the Balkans.
As an exercise in utopian and defensive renaissance town planning this place is unique. Apparently it’s charms were lost on its first occupants that had to be bribed to live here - it slow development may have led to it never overspilling its boundary walls.
We spent most of our time walking the perimeter of the city between the walls and moat and the outer bastions. In early summer it is a lovely walk through meadows full of wild flowers. The tow itself is rather run of the mill and dull with the exception of the octangonal shaped central piazza. The concentric roads radiate out like a spiders web.
As an exercise in utopian and defensive renaissance town planning this place is unique. Apparently it’s charms were lost on its first occupants that had to be bribed to live here - it slow development may have led to it never overspilling its boundary walls.
We spent most of our time walking the perimeter of the city between the walls and moat and the outer bastions. In early summer it is a lovely walk through meadows full of wild flowers. The tow itself is rather run of the mill and dull with the exception of the octangonal shaped central piazza. The concentric roads radiate out like a spiders web.
Written June 20, 2023
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,550 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
It was fear of a Turkish invasion that led to the birth of one of the most significant examples of Renaissance concept of city ideal. They constructed an impregnable city fortress,quite unlike any that had been built before.
A nine-pointed star emerging from a circle of fortifications around 7 km long,surrounded by a moat and a second row of bastions. The number three recurs in multiples frequently in the elements of the city's construction-the 9-point of the star, three circles of walls and three access gates.
Of the eight radial streets,six major roads converge in the hexagonal central square,at the centre of which is a six-sided base of stone,from which a tall flagpole.
Grab a hot air balloon- ride to make sense of this geometry.
A nine-pointed star emerging from a circle of fortifications around 7 km long,surrounded by a moat and a second row of bastions. The number three recurs in multiples frequently in the elements of the city's construction-the 9-point of the star, three circles of walls and three access gates.
Of the eight radial streets,six major roads converge in the hexagonal central square,at the centre of which is a six-sided base of stone,from which a tall flagpole.
Grab a hot air balloon- ride to make sense of this geometry.
Written May 8, 2014
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roelgrol
Arnhem, The Netherlands701 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
From Trieste Central Station, it took about 45 minutes by train to reach the well preserved historical site of Palmanova. I was impressed by its appearance.
Written October 28, 2021
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Grzegorz Z
25 contributions
Aug 2019
We stopped in Palmanova on the way home from vacation. Easy and convenient access from the highway. There is not much to do in the city (one afternoon is enough) but one cannot avoid walk along these perfectly planned streets and drink coffee eating ice-cream on this shadow less square.
Written September 12, 2019
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Professor04
Welland570 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
This very unique and historic city was built in the shape of a star for military reasons. It is designed to be a fortress and able to withstand attack and seige. However, despite the simple design, the complicated series of one way streets, lack of right angles, and restricted entrances will confuse even your SatNav system. Great to see, horrible for traffic.
Written March 7, 2018
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Saphora
Montreal88 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
There are lovelier places and piazzas to see in Italy.
This one is big, octangular and empty. I wasn't wowed by this place at all.
This one is big, octangular and empty. I wasn't wowed by this place at all.
Written May 23, 2016
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Is it possible to easily find somewhere up high where we can see Palmanova from the air to truly experience the layout of the city?
Written July 26, 2019
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