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Głogów Gate Tower

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Głogów Gate Tower

Name: Głogów Gate Tower
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Location: Legnica, powiat legnicki, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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1. Julek Statue – Filip Statue loop from Legnica

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2. Głogów Gate Tower – Słowiański Park Pond loop from Legnica

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3. Głogów Gate Tower – Filip Statue loop from Stare Miasto

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Krzakleski

May 26, 2023

Good morning, our way is the Głogowska Gate

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Puffin

March 11, 2022

14th century brick fortified tower, now the Tourist Information Office

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simpsons57

September 30, 2025

The Głogów Gate Tower (Wieża Bramy Głogowskiej) is a striking medieval structure that was once part of the city's fortifications and now serves as a historical landmark. Here are its key details:

🏰 Historical Background
Built: In the 14th century as part of Głogów's city walls, protecting the Old Town.

Function: Served as a defensive tower and city gate through which travelers and traders entered the city.

Originally part of the Głogów Bridge, which crossed the Oder River and connected the city to the opposite bank.
🛠️ Architecture
Style: Gothic, with later Baroque and Neo-Gothic additions.

Material: Brick with decorative sandstone elements.

Special features:

Pointed arch passageway

Battlements and loopholes

Partially preserved battlements and tower tops

📍 Location & significance today
Located on the edge of Głogów's old town, near the Oder River.

Today, it is a listed building that serves as a tourist attraction and photo opportunity.

Nearby: Ruins of the old town, St. Nicholas Church, Głogów City Museum.
🏛️ Use
The tower is occasionally used for exhibitions, city tours, and cultural events.

Part of the historic ensemble that survived the destruction of World War II and is currently being restored.

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