City walls of Grudziądz, Medieval fortification system in Grudziądz, Poland.
The city walls of Grudziądz form an elongated rectangular shape along the Vistula River with seven towers and four main gates set into them. The structure adapts to the city's hilly terrain and encloses the medieval buildings and public spaces within.
After Grudziądz was founded in 1291, wooden and earthen walls were built first for defense. Over the 14th century, these were replaced with brick structures that would last far longer.
The walls shaped how residents organized their city and protected what mattered most to them. They show what a thriving medieval trading post needed to survive and grow.
Visitors can explore several sections of the original walls, with parts of the Water Gate being particularly accessible. Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven in many spots along the route.
The walls included an ingenious water system with elevated towers to solve the problem of the city sitting high on a steep cliff. This engineering shows how medieval builders creatively adapted to challenging ground.
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