Gaol Tower in Gdańsk, Renaissance tower in central Gdańsk, Poland
The Gaol Tower stands at the intersection of Długa Street and Długi Targ, featuring Renaissance and Baroque architectural elements across multiple levels.
Built during medieval times, this structure served as both a fortification element and a prison facility, marking its dual role in city defense and law enforcement.
The tower houses exhibitions detailing the local judicial system throughout different periods, presenting artifacts and documents from its time as a correctional facility.
Visitors can access the tower daily from April through October, with guided tours available in multiple languages and special rates for student groups.
The structure contains original prison cells in its lower sections, with stone walls bearing inscriptions left by inmates during different centuries.
Location: Gdańsk
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, Baroque
GPS coordinates: 54.34980,18.64720
Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:31
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