Korčula Island
One for the kiddies, this somewhat tacky display tells the story of Polo's extraordinary life by way of seven life-sized waxwork tableaux illustrating key…
Must-see attractions in Croatia
Korčula Island
This small, crumbling tower has an inscription in Latin from 1592 stating, somewhat fancifully, that Korčula was founded after the fall of Troy. It now…
Korčula Island
This tower was built in 1449 to protect the port and the Governor’s Palace, which used to stand next to the town hall. It's not open to the public.
Split
The high arches of this large double gate lead from Diocletian's Palace to the main city square.
Zadar
This modest archway is the city's most important gate as it is the main tourist entrance from the handy footbridge across the harbour.
Korčula Island
Built in 1483, this conical tower protected the harbour and the Governor's Palace, which used to stand next to the town hall.
Trogir
The main northern entrance to the old town, topped by a statue of the Blessed Ivan Orsini, Trogir's first bishop.
Korčula Island
The renovated Kanavelić Tower has a semicircular profile topped with battlements. It's not open to the public
Zadar
This humble gate is handy for reaching the ferries and excursion boats that line the harbour here.
Poreč
One of the city's Venetian-era towers; it once guarded the southeastern section of the city.
