Polygonal tower

At the beginning of the 15th century, the prince Nikola IV ordered the erection of this high, late Gothic, hexagonal tower for securing the south-western part of the city and the defence of the quay. It had an ancient stella with an image of a married couple placed on the west surface of the wall. It also had the inscription with his name, the year 1407 and the coat of arms of Krk princes carved into the stella. The tower was a part of a comprehensive fortification of city walls, which were at t ...