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St. Florian's Gate (top of the photo), which was built in the 14th century as part of Kraków's fortifications, was the most important of the city's eight...
St. Florian's Gate or Florian Gate (Polish: Brama Floriańska) in Kraków, Poland, is one of the best-known Polish Gothic towers, and a focal point of Kraków's Old Town. It was built about the 14th century as a rectangular Gothic tower of "wild stone", [2] part of the city fortifications against Tatar attack.
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Aug 31, 2023 · By KrakowBuzz. August 31, 2023. In Things to do. St. Florian’s Gate, located in the heart of Krakow, Poland, is an iconic landmark that holds great historical and cultural significance. Built in the 14th century as part of the city’s fortifications, this Gothic-style gate once served as a main entrance point to the city.
Nov 15, 2023 · Standing 34.5 metres tall, including the Baroque 'helmet' added in the 17th century, Floriańska Gate features a stone eagle on the side facing the Barbican, and a 19th century bas-relief of Saint Florian on the side facing Floriańska Street.
St. Florian's Gate had been built as a part of a protective rampart around Kraków after the Tatar attack of 1241 which destroyed most of the city. With...
Feb 10, 2015 · St. Florian's Gate. 1,246 reviews. #36 of 606 things to do in Krakow. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Open now. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. Encircling the Old Town district, this 14th-century gate and its four towers are the remnants of the city's fortifications, most of which were destroyed at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
