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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.
St. Florian’s Gate (Brama Floriańska) is a Gothic 14th century tower in Krakow’s Old Town, and is the only remaining medieval gate in the city. Along with the Barbakan, St. Florian’s Gate is a physical reminder of Krakow’s medieval past and the vast set of defensive walls that once surrounded it.
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Aug 31, 2023 · St. Florian’s Gate, located in the heart of Krakow, is a magnificent Gothic structure that once served as the main entrance to the city. A part of the historic city walls, it sits on the northern side of the Old Town area, between the main train station and the bustling shopping strip of Florianska Street – one of the busiest roads in the city.
The Florian's Gate in Krakow, also known as the Gate of Glory. It used to be the beginning of the Royal Route, and today it welcomes visitors to Krakow's Market Square. Book now (8:00-16:00) +48 576 570 617
May 4, 2021 · May 4, 2021. About the Gate. Florian Gate is a must-see for every tourist visiting Krakow. The first mentions of the gate, whose name comes from the Church of St. Florian in Matejko Square, date back to 1307. Along with the Barbican, Florian Gate is one of the few still-preserved fragments of the old city walls.
Nov 23, 2016 · November 23, 2016. St. Florian’s Gate is located at the end of Florianska Street in the Krakow Old Town. From one side, Florianska Street reaches St. Mary’s Basilica on the Krakow Main Square. From the other side, through St. Florian’s Gate, it leads to the Church of St. Florian.
Its name comes from St Florian’s Church in Kleparz, yet it was also referred to in Latin as Porta Gloriae, i.e. the Gate of Glory, as this was the start of the main Royal Route (Latin: Via Regia) leading to Wawel. It was mentioned in city documents as early as 1307, yet its oldest stone section most probably dates back to the 13th/14th centuries.
