The gate was built in 1555 during the tenure of Venetian provveditore Bernardo Renier. At that time, the gate was crowned with the coat of arms of the Venetian Republic—a beautiful winged lion of Saint Mark. These gates were considered the exit from the city into the wider world! If one entered the city through the Northern (River) Gate, they would leave through the Sea Gate, boarding numerous ships.
From Kotor, goods such as wax, honey, lard, dried figs, prosciutto, olive oil, and wine were exported. All of these products passed through the Sea Gate, loaded onto ships, and sent to Venice and Europe.
The photo shows the gate from the 19th century. When the city fell under the occupation of Austria-Hungary, the central part of the gate took on an Austrian appearance. To this day, the shadows of those majestic griffins can still be seen on the stones, reminding us of the twists and turns of history.
And what about today? 🧐
Of course, the gate has undergone many changes. I talk about all of this during my tours of Kotor. ❤️
From Kotor, goods such as wax, honey, lard, dried figs, prosciutto, olive oil, and wine were exported. All of these products passed through the Sea Gate, loaded onto ships, and sent to Venice and Europe.
The photo shows the gate from the 19th century. When the city fell under the occupation of Austria-Hungary, the central part of the gate took on an Austrian appearance. To this day, the shadows of those majestic griffins can still be seen on the stones, reminding us of the twists and turns of history.
And what about today? 🧐
Of course, the gate has undergone many changes. I talk about all of this during my tours of Kotor. ❤️