Historic Building

Main City Gate

The Main City Gate in Motovun is a 14th-century structure featuring Gothic and Romanesque elements that served as the primary defensive entrance to the city.

The main city gate - They were built in the 14th century and are characterized by the fact that they contain elements of Gothic and Romanesque style of construction. Apart from having the function of defending the city, they were also the only access to the city center. They consisted of two wooden gates and loopholes hidden in various places that protected access to the door. Above the entrance to the city gate there are three coats of arms - the coat of arms of Motovun, the lion of St. Mark and coat of arms of the Memo family. The main door connects the lower and upper square.

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