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Just imagine people in the early 1300s erecting a tower like this. Stone by stone, while in the upper parts bricks were used. Part of the wider defense system of the city it was an immense effort, but people were motivated, as an attack by the Tatars in 1241 led to destruction of most of the city. They must have thought: 'that never again'. Early 1800s the walls and towers including St. Florians had lost their functionality. The tower, barbikan and adjoining sections of the wall survived the demolition effort, thanks to an initiative by a professor. Note the Gothic style, lean and high reaching into the heavens.…
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Date of experience: October 2020
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A must to pass through! Beautiful gate which was protecting Krakow city originally. Just up front to remparts dedicated as well to city protection.
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Date of experience: August 2020
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The name comes from the nearby Church of St Florian and it was the main gate of the seven leading into the city situated in the line of defence walls. Moreover it was through this gate that kings would enter the city after victorious battles, it was also used for ceremonial reasons by diplomats, and famous personages visiting Kraków. Furthermore the route of royal coronation and funerary processions, led through the gate.…
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Date of experience: June 2020
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Very nice landmark in the city of Kraków , not only the architecture is brilliantly crafted but walking through the arch you get a little surprise artwork but will not spoil the surprise
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Well worth walking to see this a lovely building , excellently maintained, some lovely churches nearby you can also pop I. For free
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Date of experience: March 2020
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