Five Wells Square (Trg 5 Bunara)

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8 / 10

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“Five perfectly aligned wells adorn the centre of this square, explaining its name.”

– Michelin Guide

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"Built in 1574 on the site of a former moat, this square takes its name from the five wells that supplied Zadar with water until 1838." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The square is the site of a large cistern built by the Venetians in the 1570s to help Zadar endure sieges by the Turks." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The wells no longer provide drinking water, but they do serve as "gates" for skateboarders, who like to practice their techniques on the span." Full review