Kraków Gate (Lublin)
| Kraków Gate in Lublin | |
|---|---|
Brama Krakowska w Lublinie | |
| Lublin, Poland | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Wall |
| Height | 180 feet |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1342 |
| Designated | 2007-04-25 |
| Part of | Lublin – historic architectural and urban ensemble |
| Reference no. | Dz. U. z 2007 r. Nr 86, poz. 574 |
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. It is a protected monument in Poland. The gate resides within the historic portion of Lublin, which is itself a historic monument of Poland.
The tower is one of the last remaining components of the original Lublin city walls. It provided access to routes leading to Kraków. It also features facilities for a trumpeter and a clock.