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. The Porte d'Italie is the starting point of Route nationale 7 between

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and Italy, hence its name. It is conveniently located between the 87 and 88 bastions of the old Thiers wall.

Transport

The Porte d'Italie Metro station and a stop on Paris tramway Line 3a are located at the gate.

References

{{coord, 48.818889, 2.359444, region:FR_type:landmark, display=title Fortifications of Paris Buildings and structures in the 13th arrondissement of Paris City gates in Paris