Despite this, the rear part of its gate retains its original form, making it one of the few visible remains of Mdina's medieval walls.

[2] In the medieval period, the Greeks Gate was flanked by a D-shaped wall tower, which remained in use until the early 18th century, when Mdina's fortifications were upgraded under the military engineer and architect Charles François de Mondion.

Restoration cost Lm15,000, and it included cleaning the gate, consolidating its decorative elements, and removal of vegetation on the roof.

The outer gate consists of a Baroque portal, decorated with various coats of arms and a Latin inscription reading:[7]

[8] The gate was protected by a wooden à la Vauban drawbridge and a drop ditch, but the latter has been filled in.