The city gate in Kamianets-Podilskyi is an ancient defensive structure. It is a famous local attraction that attracts tourists. The main city gate, or St. Michael's Gate, is an element of the defense system of the Old Town of Kamianets-Podilskyi. They were built to prevent enemies from entering the city from the fortress across the Turkish bridge.
The first mention of the city gate dates back to the 11th century. Then the city stone fortifications appeared. In the 12th century they were replaced by new ones. At the same time, towers were built on their foundations. In the following centuries they were completed and modernized. A quadrangular tower was built in the 16th century. In 1746, the city gate was rebuilt by military engineer Christian Dalke. Then they built a casemate and a cannon gallery. Gunpowder production was located here, so these premises were renamed the laboratory.
Gradually, Kamianets-Podilskyi lost its strategic importance.
Therefore, he began to adapt to a peaceful life. In the 19th century, the city gate served as a smithy, and part of it was dismantled to pave the road. In 1950, the gate, as part of the architectural monument of Kamyanets-Podilsky Fortress, was recognized as the property of the people and placed under state protection. Then work began on its conservation. In 1984 the casemate was restored.
The gate got its modern look in 1746. The complex has the form of two corridors, which are connected to the loopholes by walls. The northern building has a high quadrangular tower with loopholes. On the ground floor there is a gate, which is closed by a wooden door. At the top was a military guard. At the end of the 19th century, the walls were dismantled to widen the road. Now a passage has been cut in the defensive wall. Today there is a restaurant "Under the Gate", numerous souvenir shops.
The first mention of the city gate dates back to the 11th century. Then the city stone fortifications appeared. In the 12th century they were replaced by new ones. At the same time, towers were built on their foundations. In the following centuries they were completed and modernized. A quadrangular tower was built in the 16th century. In 1746, the city gate was rebuilt by military engineer Christian Dalke. Then they built a casemate and a cannon gallery. Gunpowder production was located here, so these premises were renamed the laboratory.
Gradually, Kamianets-Podilskyi lost its strategic importance.
Therefore, he began to adapt to a peaceful life. In the 19th century, the city gate served as a smithy, and part of it was dismantled to pave the road. In 1950, the gate, as part of the architectural monument of Kamyanets-Podilsky Fortress, was recognized as the property of the people and placed under state protection. Then work began on its conservation. In 1984 the casemate was restored.
The gate got its modern look in 1746. The complex has the form of two corridors, which are connected to the loopholes by walls. The northern building has a high quadrangular tower with loopholes. On the ground floor there is a gate, which is closed by a wooden door. At the top was a military guard. At the end of the 19th century, the walls were dismantled to widen the road. Now a passage has been cut in the defensive wall. Today there is a restaurant "Under the Gate", numerous souvenir shops.
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