Pile Gate in Dubrovnik

Pile Gate

Dubrovnik, Croatia

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Historical landmark in Dubrovnik, Croatia

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What is the Pile Gate in Dubrovnik?

The historic Pile Gate is the main entrance to Dubrovnik, Croatia's medieval Old Town. Built in 1537, Pile Gate's drawbridge, inner and outer sections, is the western entrance to the city and a good starting point for exploring the medieval walls.

Can you walk through the Pile Gate in Dubrovnik?

Set off Stradun, as Dubrovnik's attractive main pedestrian street is known, the Pile Gate is still the most impressive. Passing through the outer gate, there's also inner gate, and a ramp and steps as you make your way to the wall, with a statue of Dubrovnik's patron saint, St Blaise, looking down on all who enter.

What is the best gate to enter Dubrovnik Old Town?

Pile Gate. Located just outside the city walls, Pile Gate is the grand entrance to Dubrovnik's Old Town, complete with a drawbridge and a Renaissance arch.

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