The Krakowska Gate (The Cracow Gate) - Museum of History of the city of Lublin
The Krakowska Gate, one of the city's symbols, was constructed in the 14th century and the city walls. Its name originates from the historic route leading from Cracow via Lublin to Vilnius. It was an observation point for the fire brigade, and the city's bugle-call was played from it as well. It was also inhabited by the clockmaker servicing the gate's clock. The basic framework of the Gothic walls is made of brick and stone and the superstructure of vitrified brick. The octagonal, plastered tower was construed in the mid-16th century. A Baroque dome covers the structure with the SAR /Stanislaus Augustus Rex/ monogram and 1782, which date back to the gate’s reconstruction carried out by Dominik Merlini.
Its present appearance resulted from the maintenance and construction works in 1959-1964 when the gate's historic design was restored. The interiors were adapted to meet the needs of the Museum of History of the city of Lublin.
Address: 3 Łokietka Square
Post code: 20-109
Email: bramakrakowska@muzeumlubelskie.pl
