If you expect to see five wells at Five Wells Square, then you’re in for a treat. The square can be found between the Renaissance bastion Grimani and the medieval city walls, and its main feature is exactly as the name says - five wells lined up in a row. The history of the location goes back to the Middle Ages, when a defensive ditch was built below the old city walls. In the 16th century, the Venetians built a large water cistern there with five ornamental wellheads to help the city withstand Turkey sieges - and that is what you see today. While the wells are no longer in use, the square has become a popular place for people to take an evening stroll and is also a popular location for concerts and other events.

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