Remains of the bastion in the north

You are standing in front of the remains of the northern bastion, which was built in the 16th century as part of the modern defensive system to protect the city from the landward side. The bastion had a wide, low form with sloping walls to make it more resistant to cannon fire. Its pentagonal layout allowed for effective defense of the most vulnerable part of the city. The bastion contained areas for mounting cannons and storage for ammunition and equipment. Internal corridors connected it to the rest of the defense system, which enabled rapid communication and the movement of soldiers and supplies. During the rule of the Venetian Republic, the bastion played a significant role in the defense of Trogir and in holding military exercises. Although it lost its strategic importance after the 18th century, parts of the structure were then adapted for civilian needs, and some parts were buried or demolished in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the remains of the foundations, lower walls and parts of the former trenches and cannon platforms can be seen, which confirms the importance of this site in the development of fortification architecture and confirms the role of Trogir in regional historical conflicts.