Palata Beskuca (Beskuca Palace), Kotor

The Beskuća Palace stands on the street leading from the Arms Square to the Flour Square, opposite the Bizanti Palace, and was constructed in 1776, replacing older structures that occupied the site. It is believed that one of these structures was the residence of the prominent Bizanti family, from which the palace inherited its portal.

Featuring a simple architectural design with clean lines and minimal decorative elements, the palace is distinguished primarily by its aforementioned Gothic portal, widely regarded as a masterpiece of floral Gothic architecture along the entire eastern Adriatic coast. At its center is the family's coat of arms, depicting a winged lion, while below it, a Latin inscription reads: "Si deus com nobis, quis contra nos" ("If God is with us, who can be against us").

Originally belonging to the Beskuća family from Prčanj, the palace signifies the family's ascent to prominence in the late 18th century, fueled by their success in maritime trade. Bestowed with nobility, the family amassed considerable wealth and possessed numerous estates and residences across the Bay of Kotor, as well as in Venice and Constantinople.