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The most massive tower within the Old Town, located at the north side of the City Walls, provides one of the finest views to the city, its streets and buildings. It is the architectural work of Ranjina, Michellozzo Michellozzi, and was finally finished by Juraj Dalmatinac. At first it was a smaller square-shaped building, later on some parts were added, finally receiving its current look in 1464. Some Summer Festival performances take place at the terraces of this magnificent historical monument. Leave a Comment
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As I said in my previous tip, the Minceta Fortress marks the highest point along the walls. The watchtower was begun in 1455 (parts of the walls date back to as early as the 10th century) by a Florentine architect Michelozzo Michelozzi (what kind of name is that? Is that like Mike Michael?) and was completed by Juraj Dalmatinac (George the Dalmation, the best stonemason of his time who was born in Zadar, Croatia). Leave a Comment
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The sea is in the background, behind the Minceta fortress (Tverdava Minceta). It is better to be there when there are not too many tourists. When the city wall is almost desert, it enhances the feeling of strength produced by the strong walls. A crowd destroys that feeling ! Leave a Comment
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The Minceta Tower (Kula Minceta) is the largest tower on the Dubrovnik fortress facing inland. Its construction began in 1463.
The Minceta Tower is the most beautiful and remarkable fort of Dubrovnik and often regarded as the symbol of the city. It was built in two periods. staring in 1319 and the second stage completed in 1461. The fort was armed with nine guns including a large 64 pound cannon on the top platform. Leave a Comment Directions: See City Map
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The huge Minceta fortress was strengthened and made higher in the 15th century, following the plans of the architect Juraj Dalmatinaca (Juraj the Dalmat). Its terrace is the highest point of the old town and gives a magnicent landscape. Leave a Comment
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The round tower Minceta is the most prominent point in the defense system towards the land. By its height and impressive proportions the tower dominates the whole historic center of the town. The tower was built in 1319 by local builder Nićifor Ranjina and strenghten later on in the 15th century. The Republic commissioned famous Florentine architect, Michelozzo di Bartolomeo, who reconstructed Minčeta and several buildings of highest importance for the defence of Dubrovnik. Around the earlier quadrilateral fort Michelozzo built a new round tower. The tower was completed in 1464 by architect and sculptor Juraj Dalmatinac, who designed and built the high narrow round tower.
Minčeta is the symbol of the unconquerable city of Dubrovnik, the highest point of the walls which offers an unforgettable view on the city. Leave a Comment
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Minceta Tower is the most beautiful and
remarkable fort of Dubrovnik.
it was built 1319 by Nikifor Ranjina and
in 1455 it was finally dicided to round form.
this is symbol of city. Leave a Comment
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Located in the north area, in the highest point of the walls, this strong construction, besides its imposing structure, is a good place to photograph the town. Climbing it under the sun is hard, which means less people than in the lower area of the walls. Leave a Comment
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The tower Minceta is the high point of the Fortress old town of Dubrovnik. Built in 1319, it was upgraded in 1464 to meet, what was then, new artillery specifications. The tower proclaims to all, "I will not be conquered".
Today, it stands tall on the north corner and seems at peace with the landscape that hugs the outer walls as if saying, "we are the heart and soul of Dubrovnik".%c^ Leave a Comment
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Built on land owned by an aristocratic family of the same name -this is the tallest part of the ramparts. The views from here are spectacular over Dubrovnik- though we didnt have time to climb up to the top. The walls are sid to be 6metres thick in most parts. Leave a Comment
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