Brass Gate (Porta Aenea) — Attraction in Grad Split

The Bronze Gate (Croatian: Mjedena vrata, Latin: Porta Meridionalis), or "the southern gate" is the smaller of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad (old town) of Split that was once Diocletian's Palace.

It was originally a sea gate from which the Emperor entered the complex by boat, via the basement rooms in the Imperial Palace. Today it is the main entry point from the Promenade to the Cathedral.

Stylistically, it is completely different from the other gates and of smaller dimensions. With the Renaissance name Aenea – Brass, it was also called the Security Gate because it offered the possibility of escape in case of an attack or conquest of the Palace. It is partly restored.

This is the most common sightseeing starting point through which tourists reach the central parts of the Palace through the cellars. Great place to wander through looking at the small shops or to even...

The Brass Gate is a relatively small ancient Roman gate that led to the waterfront in its heyday and now leads onto the Riva Promenade. If you're entering from the Riva, the gate will take you to the palace cellars that were formerly used as storerooms, but now house the souvenir sellers. The gate is also kind of hidden from sight, so unless you are really looking for it, you just might miss it. Not very impressive,...

This Bronze Gate,or "southern gate" is the smaller of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad or old town of Split that was once Diocletian's Palace. Originally a sea gate from which the Emperor entered the complex by boat, via the basement rooms in the Imperial Palace. Today it is the main entry point from the Promenade to...