Ul. Biskupa Jurja Dubokovica 80, 21450, Hvar, Croatia
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Together with the city walls, the fortress forms an imposing stronghold. Its construction began in 1278, when Hvar was under Venetian rule. Archaeological finds however suggest that fortified constructions may already have existed in earlier times. In 1551 a new fortress was built on the site of the ancient fortification.
The Stone Gate is one of the historical landmarks in Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. It is located in the Upper Townof Zagreb, which is the historic core of the city. The Stone Gate, with its historical significance and religious importance, remains a notable site in Zagreb, attracting visitors who are interested in the city's rich heritage.
Strossmayerovo šetalište 9, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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LotrÅ¡Äak Tower is one of the prominent landmarks in Zagreb, Croatia. It is located in the Upper Town (Gornji Grad) of the city and stands on the southern side of St. Mark's Square. LotrÅ¡Äak Tower was built in the mid-13th century as part of the defensive fortifications surrounding the old Gradec, the medieval settlement that later became Zagreb. Its construction was initiated to protect the southern city gate.
The Walls of Ston are a series of defensive stone walls that surrounded and protected the city of Ston, southern Croatia. Ston city walls consist of the main wall and three forts, forty-one towers, seven bastions, four pre-walls, and a water-filled moat that stretches around the western, southern and eastern edges of Ston. The construction of these magnificent walls began in early 16th century.
