Rethymno Big Door

Location: Town

The Big Door, also known as Porta Guora, is one of the most significant sights of Rethymno and is the entrance to the Old Town. It was built during the rule of Jocopo Guoro (1566–1568) and was named after him. It used to be part of the Venetian fortifications of Rethymno, very few of which have survived, opening at dawn and closing at night. This entrance led to the central square, which housed the brilliant public buildings of that era, such as the Loggia, the Rimondi Fountain, and the Clock Tower.

The gate was made of wood and metal and its original height was 6 meters. Only the arch has survived, embellishing Ethnikis Antistaseos Street.