Wolińska Gate in Goleniów, Medieval gate in Goleniów, Poland
The Wolińska Gate is a medieval brick structure in Goleniów with walls that rise toward pointed arches, showing typical elements of Northern European fortification design. The building contains several chambers and vaulted passages that functioned as both a passageway and defensive position.
The gate was built during the medieval period as part of Goleniów's town defenses and controlled the main access route. Over the centuries it remained standing and was eventually registered as a Polish cultural heritage site.
The gate belongs to a network of brick structures linking trading cities around the Baltic Sea. It represents a shared architectural tradition that people in the region recognize as part of their common medieval past.
The structure sits in the center of Goleniów and is freely accessible year-round. Being an open-air monument, visitors can view and photograph it from outside without needing to check special opening times.
The gate preserves original brick patterns that reveal how medieval craftspeople laid stones. These construction methods were typical of the Baltic region and differ noticeably from techniques used further south in Europe.
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