Porta San Donato
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Porta San Donato,
built in 1242,
is under new ownership
and was offered for the first time in 2009
as a vacation rental.
Check out the reviews and guest book comments to see what others have said about staying in this charming and unique house,
which has been newly renovated!
Porta San Donato,
classified as an historic monument,
is one of the original four gates
that are honored every year in September
in a large celebration called
The Games of the Gates.
The town's population doubles at this time
as people come to view
the competitions, parades,
colorful costumes, and overall fun.
built in 1242,
is under new ownership
and was offered for the first time in 2009
as a vacation rental.
Check out the reviews and guest book comments to see what others have said about staying in this charming and unique house,
which has been newly renovated!
Porta San Donato,
classified as an historic monument,
is one of the original four gates
that are honored every year in September
in a large celebration called
The Games of the Gates.
The town's population doubles at this time
as people come to view
the competitions, parades,
colorful costumes, and overall fun.
According to local legend,
when the gate Porta San Donato
was originally built into the city wall in 1242,
the arch was even narrower.
In 1292, Pope Nicholas IV
decided to visit Gualdo Tadino.
He would be entering through the arch
at Porta San Donato,
but it would be too narrow for his carriage.
So the arch was widened
to what it is today
to accommodate the pope's carriage.
On the back side of the house
you can see a faint square in the middle,
to the right of the kitchen window.
That is the papal coat of arms.
The gatehouse has survived for so many centuries
due to its incredible strength.
The walls in many places are over 3 feet of solid rock.
when the gate Porta San Donato
was originally built into the city wall in 1242,
the arch was even narrower.
In 1292, Pope Nicholas IV
decided to visit Gualdo Tadino.
He would be entering through the arch
at Porta San Donato,
but it would be too narrow for his carriage.
So the arch was widened
to what it is today
to accommodate the pope's carriage.
On the back side of the house
you can see a faint square in the middle,
to the right of the kitchen window.
That is the papal coat of arms.
The gatehouse has survived for so many centuries
due to its incredible strength.
The walls in many places are over 3 feet of solid rock.
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Hostaria da Baccus
Outside the door to Porta San Donato, walk to local restaurants and shops frequented by the friendly locals.
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Stroll through
the historic lanes
and alleys
with archways
extending across
and window boxes
and balconies
sporting colorful flowers.
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Basilica Concattedrale di San Benedetto
Visit the museums
and stately churches
with ornate interiors,
and the serene
La Rocchetta Park.
Yet just minutes outside of town,
you can hike or bike,
go horseback riding
or cross-country skiing,
hang- or paraglide,
explore subterranean caves,
and much more.
you can hike or bike,
go horseback riding
or cross-country skiing,
hang- or paraglide,
explore subterranean caves,
and much more.
view from bedroom window
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