⭐ Highlight
Hadrian's Gate
A three-arched marble gate built for Emperor Hadrian and the grand entrance to the old town.
Typical duration
20 min
Price
Free
From port
13 km / 8.1 mi
Transfer time
25 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Anytime; lit and atmospheric in the evening
Hadrian's Gate (Uckapilar, the 'Three Gates') is a beautifully preserved marble triumphal arch built to mark the visit of the Roman emperor Hadrian in 130 AD. Its three arches and carved ceilings frame the main pedestrian entrance into Kaleici, and the worn marble thresholds still show the ruts of ancient carts. It is free, always open and the natural place to start an old-town walk.
Getting there from the port
Shuttle or taxi to Kaleici, then a short walk to the gate.
🚌 Best transport: shuttle💶 Cost: €10-20 shuttle/taxi