The Penalty Tower played an important role in the fortification system of the harbour. It was located at the south-eastern corner of the Great
Minčeta Tower is the tallest edifice in Dubrovnik's fortification system. This circular tower is topped with corbel-supported crenellations.
The most significant intervention in the historic city harbour in the second half of the 19th century was the construction of Porporela breakwater in
The present-day walls of Dubrovnik, in their full extent, were erected in the 13th century, with other extensions added periodically until 1660. The
The Kaše breakwater protects the town port from southern and eastern winds. Local architect Paskoje Miličević designed the breakwater which was
St. John's Tower was the main fortification for the defense of the historic port of Dubrovnik. The city port was closed off with a chain, and this
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