The Florian Gate (St. Florian's Gate, Floriańska Gate), Cracow, Poland

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The Florian Gate (St. Florian's Gate, Floriańska Gate), Cracow, Poland

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he Florian Gate was built about the 1300s as a rectangular Gothic tower of wildstone, part of the city fortifications developed under the watchful eye of Prince Leszek Czarny who issued his permit in 1285. The Gate was manned by the Krakow's Furriers Guild in anticipation of the Turkish attack on the city. According to records, by 1473 there were already 17 towers defending the city. A century later, there were 33 towers. Also, in 1565–1566 the city arsenal was built next to the Florian Gate. (source: wikipedia)

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