For centuries, Dubrovnik's famous Pile Gate has served as the main entrance and is still the most interesting access point to this fabulous old city.
Formerly surrounded by a moat complete with a drawbridge built in 1537, the pedestrian-only Pile Gate—one of two entrances to the Lapad area—also boasts a pleasant garden in the old moat.
Other highlights include a statue of St. Blaise located in a niche in the arch and carved by famous Croatian artist Ivan Meštrovic, and, within the ramparts, a door dating back to 1460.
