During the Republican period, the road connecting Cupra to Fermo passed through Campofilone, with the two town gates marking the northern and southern entrances to the village.
- Porta da Bora, (lit. gate facing northern winds) rebuilt in the Renaissance and later incorporated into the surrounding houses, has preserved its original function as an entrance to the town, remaining a living, everyday passageway for both inhabitants and travelers.Unlike other fortified gates that have been lost or transformed over time, this one has retained its function, adapting to urban changes without losing its distinctive role.
From here branched the old, steep streets of Contrada Molino and Contrada Monterubbianese —historic routes that connected the fortified core of Campofilone to the fertile Aso valley, allowing the passage of people, animals and agricultural products. Crossing Porta da Bora meant leaving the protection of the village to reach the fields, mills and workplaces—reflecting a continuous exchange between rural and urban life. Today, despite building transformations that have partially hidden it from view, the gate remains a tangible sign of the centuries-old relationship between the village and its surrounding territory. - Porta da Sole, (lit. gate facing the rising sun) built in the early 11th century, represented the main entrance to Campofilone castle throughout the early Middle Ages— a strategic control point and garrison overseeing the entry of travelers and goods. Crossing that threshold meant entering the fortified heart of the village, where community life revolved around artisanal activities and the defense of the territory.
As centuries passed and its military functions declined, the gate gradually lost its importance. At the end of the 19th century, abandonment and disuse had compromised its original structure. Today what remains are the ancient brick walls — evidence of its original grandeur — and a striking cross-vaulted covered passageway, probably connected to the ancient fortified gateway. This architectural fragment, although reduced, still preserves the charm of the time and invites us to imagine the solemn entrance to the medieval village, when the Porta da Sole stood as symbol of protection and prestige for the whole community.
