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Pile Gate

at the beginning of the Placa Thoroughfare (Stradun), Dubrovnik, Croatia
Ranked #9 of 54 attractions in Dubrovnik
4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Newcastle Staffs
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Small enough to explore in a short time. Lots of friendly little bar/restaurants.

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Bermuda
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152 reviews 152 reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Impressive entry in to the city but with the crowds they have to put a rope in the entrance to keep those coming in from stalemating those coming OUT. Once inside the 'looky-loos' combined with the artisans insure that you'll fall all over one another. Why is it that people stop and take incredibly BAD pictures in front of such... More

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Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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A busy meeting place be warned when I called at the kiosk next to the tourist information office to buy a bus ticket and the assistant she was going to overchargeme. I continued to hold out my hand for rest of my change then I recieved my change. I just wonder how often does she do this because I would... More

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Essex
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

this is the main entrance to the old city for most people and whencruisenshipsnarrive it is heaving

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East London, South Africa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Fantastic entrance to the Old City. Loads of beautiful architecture!

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Wirral
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Entering this way you appreciate the strength & depth of the defences here.But be prepared to do battle with the crowds!

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Busy, cosmopolitan, lots going on, clean toilets! Tourist information, excellent. Traffic and coaches, and buses, could be dangerous.

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Gloucestershire
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Great fun to see the tourists entering and leaving over the drawbridge into the town, near the rebuilt Hilton Imperial Hotel.

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Singapore
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Upon welcoming by the panaromic sea view and forts on the cliff.. The draw bridge does make you feel like entering a citadel...

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Kilkenny, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Dramatic enterance into a beautiful city! Did find it a bit smelly! But that did'nt take from the scenery!

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