Opatów Gate
Gate in Sandomierz, Poland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Opatów Gate is a gothic city gate in Sandomierz, Poland. It was built during the Middle Ages and is a registered monument in Poland.[1]
| Opatów Gate | |
|---|---|
Brama Opatowska | |
| Sandomierz, Poland | |
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| Site information | |
| Type | Wall |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 50°40′53.5″N 21°44′58″E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th century |
| Designations | Register of monuments |
Geographer Mieczysław Orłowicz mentioned it as one of the last remaining elements of the city walls.[2] It is also the only surviving example of the four original city gates.[3] The top of the gate is accessible and provides a view of the city.[4]
History
The gate was built in the 14th century. It is associated with the fortifications build by Casimir the Great.[4][5]
The battlements were renovated after the completion of the original construction.[5]
In 2015, a court returned the gate to the control of the city after a contract dispute with the Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society.[6]
Description
In 1900, historian Zygmunt Gloger described the structure as "built of bricks, and the corners are made of ashlar stone, the top is topped with a beautiful balustrade."[5]
See also
References
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