Bastion Malipiero

You are in the central part of the fortress, which is connected to the Bembo bastion and the Maggiore position. It was built during the Venetian renovation of the fortress in the 17th century, when the Venetians adapted the fortress to new military technologies and artillery, transforming it into a modern bastion fortress. This pentagonal bastion is surrounded by high parapets with narrow openings for cannons, which allowed for strong defense and effective shooting of the enemy from the approaches to the fortress. Below the bastion is an arched passage leading to the eastern Maggiore position, which allowed for quick communication and movement of defenders within the fortress. This was an important artillery position from which the defenders could monitor the approaches from the south and southeast, the directions from which enemy forces most often approached. Its solid construction and strategic position made it one of the most important defensive elements of the fortress during the Venetian rule. It is interesting to know that the Malipiero bastion was part of a complex defense system that allowed the Croats to effectively defend themselves and coordinate attacks, using artillery and well-designed passages. Its architecture testifies to changes in military technology and the fortress's adaptation to new threats during the 17th century.