The city of Motofen is surrounded by many walls and defensive walls that were entered through gates. The city gate, or as it is called "the new gate", is the main gate of the city, and it dates back to the Middle Ages, and it combines the styles of early Gothic architecture and the styles of the Middle Ages together. It is adorned with a set of distinctive decorations and inscriptions. The gate is surrounded by many archaeological and historical monuments such as the defensive tower, the sectarian palace, and others.