Five Wells Square
Trg pet bunara
A 16th-century water reservoir square built as a defense against sieges, with five well openings in a row and a walled park alongside.
In 1574, the Venetians built a large water cistern on the former moat at the southeast corner of the old town. Five decorative well openings were placed on top to guarantee a water supply during Ottoman sieges, and the cistern remained in use until the 19th century. On one side of the square stands the 15th-century Captain's Tower. Next to it, Queen Jelena Madijevka Park, built on a bastion of the city walls, is one of Croatia's earliest public parks. It is a good spot for views over the Land Gate and Foša Bay. Entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Land Gate & Venetian Walls
- Church of St. Simeon
- Museum of Ancient Glass
- People's Square (Narodni trg)
- Zadar City Market
- Church of St. Chrysogonus
- St. Mary's Church & Gold and Silver of Zadar
- Archaeological Museum Zadar