IMG_6007 - The next several views are from Fort St John, which guarded the eastern, old harbour Gradska luka.
IMG_6008 - Before this Kaše breakwater was built in 15th century, a chain protected the harbour from enemy vessels at night.
IMG_6009 - This area near the mainland is the more touristic, and less residential, part of the old town, with cafes and shops.
IMG_6011 - In the middle, just beyond the boats, is a bridge which leads to the Ploče Gate, the eastern entrance to the city.
IMG_6013 - From the gate the main street, (Stradun, or Placa) runs straight through the city to the Pile Gate in the west.
IMG_6014 - A stepped street of the hillier, mainland side of the old city, still inside the walls.
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IMG_6016 - Another of those little, yellow tour boats with underwater windows.
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IMG_6021 - The region of Ploče behind the harbour, outside the walls, is famous for its steep, sometimes stepped, streets.
IMG_6022 - The Kaše breakwater, or the chain before it, and Fort St John on the right, provided a very well-protected sea entrance.