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Saint George Gate
Saint George Gate is a surviving vaulted passage below Eleftherias Square. The lower chamber makes the old city boundary tangible beneath a modern square.
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The vaulted lower chamber sits below Eleftherias Square, making the old fortification line visible beneath the present city. This gate once linked the walled center with eastern approaches. Its position and surviving passage help visitors understand movement through the walls at street level rather than viewing the defenses only from outside.
What to look for
A vault covers the surviving passage.
The lower chamber sits below Eleftherias Square.
Useful to know
Check whether the passage is open before planning to walk through it.
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Outdoor visit · 10–20 min
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