Forte Mare Towering over the town beach and the Skver harbor, Forte Mare (Sea Fortress) is the town's most notable, seaward edge fortification. The fortress was a core of the future medieval town which was founded in 1382. One part of the defensive wall, dating from these very days of city foundation, was preserved. It was hugely reconstructed during the time of the Roman dominance, when the fortress was made in the present size, shape and height, except for the protective crown with cannon openings. In the mid 16th century the fortress was called "Strong Tower" or the "Abas Pasha Tower". In the early 18th century it was reconstructed by the Venetians who gave it the present name - Forte Mare. The Austrians gave it the present-day design in 1833, as it became one of the most important fortification points in the town. It's now used for film screenings during summer nights.

Forte Mare The view from the city harbour.

Forte Mare

Forte Mare The aerial view.