At the time of my visit, workers were constructing a half-moon-shaped fortification in front of each city gate. In the center of the city, there is a standard fixed over a triple well, located in the middle of a hexagonal (six-sided) piazza. From this central point, a person can see all three gates and the main streets that run straight through the town.
The piazza is made more beautiful by the front of the dome church, several statues, and a heavily gilded obelisk. Together, these features give the square both elegance and a sense of authority, marking it as the central point of the city Languages of the Region.
Drawbridges and Their Design
In the middle of the city bridge, there is a drawbridge designed with great skill. A sentinel can lift the bridge by simply touching a specific iron piece with his foot if any enemy approaches.
I have seen many other clever drawbridge designs in different cities. Some bridges have multiple mechanisms: one at the front, one behind, or even two or three side by side. The outer mechanisms often serve foot soldiers, while the center mechanism allows horses and carriages to pass.
Some drawbridges do not lift but slide to one side, opening like a gate to let passengers cross the moat. Among all the drawbridges I have seen, the ones in Amsterdam pleased me most. They open in the middle, allowing ships to pass under sail without any help from men on board. The ship’s mast, head, or breakwater pushes against the center, opening the bridge automatically Guided Tours Turkey.
Access from the Sea
At Palma Nova, the Venetians have cut a canal from the sea to the town, wide and deep enough for large vessels. This canal allows supplies and provisions to be brought directly to the city when needed. It is an impressive feat of engineering, combining defense and practicality.
Palma Nova A Strategic Fortification
At present, Palma Nova is considered one of the finest fortifications in Europe. Its construction was begun by the Venetians in 1594. The city serves as a key bulwark for both the Venetian state and Italy itself. Historically, this route was the path through which the Huns and other barbarous nations entered Italy. In later times, the Turks advanced almost as far as Treviso along this same route.
Palma Nova’s fortifications, its well-planned streets, and ingenious drawbridges demonstrate the Venetians’ skill in military engineering. The combination of beauty, functionality, and defense makes the city both a practical stronghold and a remarkable example of European fortification design.
