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Gdańsk Crane (Żuraw)

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Gdańsk Crane (Żuraw)

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    March 30, 2019

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    The largest port crane of the Middle Ages is still at the Mottlau today. It used to be used for loading and unloading ships. It was also an extraordinary city gate. Today it houses the National Maritime Museum.
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    December 26, 2020

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    Gdańsk's most famous postcard view shows the Motlawa, the Gdańsk harbor quay and the crane gate (Stary Zuraw). The medieval wooden harbor crane, built in 1443, served as a hoist and at the same time as a defensive gate. With a load capacity of two tons, it was once the largest elevator in the world. The technical monument houses the interesting Central Sea Museum (Centralne Muzeum Marynarki). Today the crane gate is regarded as a symbol of Gdańsk.
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    January 28, 2023

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    Located on the Motława River, the Crane Gate is the symbol of Gdańsk.

    A most distinctive monument, unmistakably linked to Gdańsk.

    The Crane Gate was the largest harbor crane in medieval Europe, used for loading and unloading ships.

    It was also used to install masts on ships. The two sturdy towers also protected the city from attacks from the harbor.

    Inside, there is an active, reconstructed drive mechanism – a huge wooden wheel – which was powered by human leg strength.
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    Location: Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

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