Porta Sant'Agostino is a monument Bergamo located in Italy.
Viale Vittorio Emanuele II 24129 Bergamo Lombardy Italy
From the time the Venetian Walls were built in 1561, this has been the most frequently used gate. The archways were built by the Venetian Podestà Alvise Contarini in 1781, replacing a wooden bridge .
There is a central passageway and two side passageways for pedestrians.The large room on the upper floor was for armed guards .
On the front of the sandstone gate is the lion of St. Mark, the symbol of Venice
From here there is a breath-taking view on the entire lower city. Must-see! :) - Idros
Very charming surroundings. Beautiful renovation work. They have grilled burgers outside and traditional Italian food. - Sugar Rei
Gorgeous, quiet and authentic. I think it’s the most beautiful place I visited in Italy until now! - Ines Staab
Bergamo’s fine antique wooden Teatro Sociale from 1804 was restored with “minimal amount of new work and minimal intervention in the old”, securing it the 2014 Nostra Europa Award for conservation. - European Parliament