Brama Krakowska, obecnie wieża ratuszowa w Wieluniu

The 14th century limestone tower from Cracow Gate was built on a quadrangle plan. Later, two octagonal storeys, with a clock from a former parish church, were added. The gate became a part of the town hall in 1842.

Description

A wonderful relic of the Medieval Wieluń fortifications are the remains of the Cracow Gate (Brama Krakowska), which is now a part of the Wieluń town hall. Its harmonious blending of a 14th century building with a late classical one makes this historical monument exceptionally attention worthwhile. The gate, buttresses and the tower's bottom were built of stone on a quadrangle plan. Two higher storeys are octagonal and made of brick. They have cornices, a row of blind arcades and embrasured windows. The clock is located on the last storey.

Date or time of building

XIV w.

Wzniesiona w XIV w., wielokrotnie przebudowywana.

Building material

brick and stone

History

The  tower of Cracow Gate was built in the 14th century. It is made of limestone and used to stand at the exit of a tract going east to Russia. Throughout centuries the Cracow Gate (Krakowska Brama) was reconstructed numerous times - for instance, in the 16th and 19th century. In the end, in 1842 it became a part of late classical town hall (designed by Jakub Wetzlich). It helped the gate survive in its original form until modern times. During the World War II the monument was not seriously damaged. After the war it was the seat of local authorities. Currently, still being the seat for local authorities, it is undergoing further restoration works.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curious details

The towers clock was moved there from a destroyed  St. Archangel Michael Church  in 1940.

Object location

Access by taking the national road no. 8 or 43 and then turning into Krakowskie Przedmieście Street and go straight until its crossing with Królewska Street.

Accessibility

all year