Lower Town Gate in Nin is a historic entrance to the old town, located on the southern side of the islet where Nin lies. Accommodation in Nin will bring you to enchanting corners of the town where the spirit of history is still carved into the very stones. The Lower Town Gate in Nin was built in the 16th century as part of the city walls that protected Nin from Ottoman attacks. Today, it stands as a symbol of the town and a perfect starting point for a stroll through the picturesque streets of the oldest royal city in Croatia. Above the gate, you will find the Venetian lion, a symbol of the former rule of the Republic of Venice over this region.