Polish gate, Kamenets

Polish Gate is an interesting subject. Once it was unique hydrotechnical construction for the defense of the city Kamenetz-Podolsk . Gates had both feature towers for defense, and used as a gate and dam. This is thanks to the river canyon, which wraps around the city and creates a natural barrier canyon while the light penetration into the town. This is used by architects in the construction of the gate.

History of Polish Gate

Polish Gate was built in the 15th century based on the ancient fortifications of the 13th century. They limited the entrance to the city from the West. Gates had a system of several locks, which carried water level in the river. When attacking enemy guards drowned them.

Polish Gate were some kind of wall, which was used as a dam across Smotrytsky Canyon, five watchtowers that were scattered on both banks of the river canyon.

Also their complex included defensive walls that were located across the canyon. The total length of the complex reaches more than 180 meters. In the quiet time, the dam held back the water from the river, and the attack - discovered the dam, and the water flooded the canyon. As a result, this created a difficult barrier to attack enemies.

Wall and coastal tower located on the left bank of the river, and Wall, Rock and Gate Towers, the second and coastal Barbican - on the right. In their construction participated architect I. Pretfus.

But in the 16th century Polish gates began to collapse due to frequent flooding. In 1834, the remains of two gateways and towers were dismantled. In the 19th century most of the complex was destroyed.

The complex is partially restored in the years 1962-1968 and in 2003.

Interesting Facts

Gates called Polish because they once built in the area, called "Polish Filvarky." They are in a beautiful location - in a canyon that formed the river canyon.

Polish Gate is part of the defense system of the city Kamenetz-Podolsk. Until now preserved Barbican, three towers and the ruins of two coastal towers. The most interesting objects are the Tower Gate and Barbican.

How to get there

It also can be reached by bus from Khmelnytsky , Rivne and Zhytomyr . In the city can move on public transport or taxi. You need to go to the old town, to the "Armenian market." From there you need to walk.

Address: Khmelnytsky region,. Kamenetz-Podolsk, st. Russian, 2.

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