This square, built in 1574, has its name from the 5 wells that supplied Zadar with water. Five Wells Square is located between the medieval city walls and the Renaissance bastion Grimani.
Five Wells Square is another monument you absolutely have to add to your "must-visit" list when in Zadar.
Some people say that if you were in Zadar and didn’t visit Five Wells Square, it doesn’t count. So make it count and make sure to give it a visit!
Built in 1574, it got its name after the 5 wells that were used to supply Zadar with water. Just as the name states, there are five wells lined up one after the other, giving the square a very unique and interesting look.
The Square is located between the medieval City Walls and the Renaissance Grimani bastion. There’s also an entrance to the oldest park in Croatia named after Queen Jelena Madijevka and 26m tall Captian’s Tower.
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Five Wells Square location
Five Wells Square is comfortably situated on the Zadar Peninsula, in the immediate vicinity of Kalelarga, the widest and most popular street in Zadar. It’s a perfect place to visit because you’re just a short walk away from other popular monuments such as the Church of St. Donatus, Cathedral of St. Anastasia, People’s Square, Greeting to the Sun, and Sea Organ.
In fact, these landmarks are so close that you might even hear the mesmerizing sound of Sea Organ while gazing at the beautiful Five Wells Square. Extraordinary experience!
History of Five Wells
1574, the year the Square was built, was the year of was the time of the Ottoman Empire's siege of Zadar. The Venetians helped the city resist the siege by building a large water cistern with five wells. Also, the remains of the aqueduct that brought water from Lake Vrana have also been preserved.
When the danger passed, defense bastions were built and hence the present appearance of the park.
The pentagonal Captain’s tower that leans against the City Walls is also of great importance. Just like the wells, it was built by the Venetians to strengthen the city against Turkish attacks.
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Five Wells Square today
Apart from being one of the most popular tourist attractions in Zadar, it’s also a place where all the fun takes place.
Multiple shows and concerts are organized there, guaranteeing to give you an amazing experience of Zadar’s nightlife everybody talks about all the time.
One of the most popular events that are being held on the Square is definitely Advent.
People usually say summertime is the most beautiful time of the year in Zadar, but Christmas time is just as beautiful!
As Christmas gets closer and closer, everybody starts looking forward to Advent because they know that that’s when the best parties happen. The food there is an absolute feast for your tastebuds, with the best program almost every night, and the aroma of mulled wine bringing the experience to another level.
So if you haven’t already, add Five Wells Square to your “Must-visit” list while in Zadar and your future self will be thanking you in no time!
