Lapedona gate of the sun.

63823 Lapedona, Province of Fermo, Italy. Lapedona gate of the sun. It stands at the end of a narrow and winding ramp that climbs, outside the walls, from the base of the town hall to the arcades, which open onto the main square of the village. A square tower, probably higher and equipped with protruding defenses, controlled the steep passage making it difficult to conquer, probably helped by other defensive works located opposite the door. Through a small door, you can access the casemate above the vault, where the defenders took their places. Over time, the door has been incorporated into the town hall and it is possible to recognize walled slits on one of the walls. 

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