Kraków Gate (Lublin)
City gate in Lublin, Poland
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Kraków Gate is a Gothic city gate in Lublin, Poland. It was built in the 14th century, during the reign of King Casimir III the Great.[2] It is a protected monument in Poland.[3] The gate resides within the historic portion of Lublin, which is itself a historic monument of Poland.[4]
The tower is one of the last remaining components of the original Lublin city walls.[5] It provided access to routes leading to Kraków. It also features facilities for a trumpeter and a clock.
History
In 1341, the city was attacked by Mongols.[5]
According to historian Zygmunt Gloger, the tower was probably produced on the order and support of Casimir the Great in 1342.[2] King Stanisław August renovated the structure in 1787. It was again renovated by the municipality in the 19th century.[2] From 1845, the fire brigade used the structure.[2]
In 1901, author Jadwiga Chrząszczewska described the building as "magnificent."[6]