Keeping within the ancient defensive structures of Forlì, another monument of great historical importance is the Porta Schiavonia, an ancient gate that connected the urbe to the village outside the walls in the direction of Faenza, as well as the only passage of the ancient city walls that escaped destruction.
Porta Schiavonia was destroyed several times throughout its history, first by Giorgio Odelaffi in 1413, then by Pope Paul IV in 1556 so that it could be rebuilt in a strategically more favourable position. Near it an arch was erected in honour of Cardinal Camillo Merlini Paulucci, in whose niche there was a painting of the Madonna del Fuoco.
To this day it is still possible to admire the ruins of this gate, the fortress that was built to protect it and a portion of what was the ancient wall of Forlì, continuing along Via del Portonaccio.
