Kanli Kula Kanli is a Turkish word, meaning "bloody". The "Bloody Tower" was built by the Turks when they reclamed the town from the Spaniards in 1539. The lower part of the fortress was eventually used as a prison. The tower suffered the damage caused by the big earthquakes in 1667 and 1979, with the last restoration performed in 1988. The main entrance is to the north, while the south holds the "Donkey's Gate" - leading down to the old town. These gates were constructed by the Austrians upon their occupation of the town in the 19th century, up to the First World War. From 1966, the fortress has served as an open-air theatre and concert arena, serving as a venue for the International Film Festival and Suncane Skale music festival. The theatre holds over 1,000 seats.

Kanli Kula The view from the tower.

Kanli Kula Herceg Novi Film Festival.

Kanli Kula The view from the tower.

Kanli Kula

Kanli Kula Aerial view.

Kanli Kula The view from the tower.