Convent Gate, Gothic gate in Old Town Toruń, Poland.
Convent Gate is a brick structure in the southern part of Torun's Old Town, built in the Gothic style. It features pointed arches and defensive elements typical of medieval city fortifications.
The gate was built in the first half of the 1300s and was modified around 1420 to adapt to the increasing use of firearms. These changes reflect how military technology influenced city defenses during this period.
The gate takes its name from the neighboring Benedictine convent, which operated a hospital and the Holy Spirit Church until the 17th century. This religious history is still reflected in how locals and visitors understand the character of this part of town.
The gate is located on Holy Spirit Street in the southern part of the Old Town, east of the Leaning Tower. It sits in an accessible spot near the main historic district and can be reached on foot from central areas.
An air-raid shelter was built beneath the gate in 1943, designed to protect around 100 people, and visitors can still explore it today. This hidden space tells a story from a much later chapter in the city's past.
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