Hotels near Land Gate

The Land Gate (Kopnena vrata) is the grand main entrance to the old town, a triumphal Renaissance archway built by the Venetians in 1543. Designed by the architect Michele Sanmicheli, it is considered one of the finest monumental gates on the Adriatic coast.

The gate is crowned by the winged lion of St Mark, symbol of Venice, above a relief of the city's patron St Chrysogonus on horseback. It opens onto the picturesque little Fosa harbour, once part of the city moat and now filled with small boats, making a photogenic approach to the old town.

Pro Tip: It is free and best viewed from the Fosa harbour side, where you can take in the full facade above the boats. Use it as your entry point to walk up through Five Wells Square into the old town.