Venetians Bastion

Fortification system of Bar (Stari Bari)


Country: Montenegro
Period: XV A.D.
Type: Bastion

Architecture details

The Venetians bastions of Stari Bar, located on the walled perimeter of the citadel, have a circular shaped, according to the Venetian architectural tradition. The bulwarks defended the citadel against the Ottoman attacks, during the XVI century.

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