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It was built in the first half of the 15th century. as part of the new walls. From the outside, these walls were protected by a moat through which part of the Mlynský jarka flowed. Due to the development of combat equipment, the gate was rebuilt into a complete bastion with a massive artillery bastion with spaces filled with soil.

Florian's Gate

It was built in the first half of the 15th century. as part of the new walls. From the outside, these walls were protected by a moat through which part of the Mlynský jarka flowed. Due to the development of combat equipment, the gate was rebuilt into a complete bastion with a massive artillery bastion with spaces filled with soil.

The most extensive reconstruction of the gate took place in 1808, when its defensive character was completely abolished. With both adjacent parts of the wall, it was adapted for the purposes of the newly established city hospital. The mural of St. was also damaged. Florian. In 1915, this painting was almost completely destroyed and replaced by a new form of a saint performed by the Prešov painter Max Kurth. Sv. He depicted Florian in a typical iconographic design, ie with a military helmet, with a flag when fighting a fire, in the background with the silhouettes of the parish and Franciscan church, as well as the building ev. college.

The last extensive reconstruction of the Florian's Gate in 1979 modified the barrel vault of the passage, reduced the windows on the eastern façade to the original dimensions and renovated the entire decoration. In r. In 1973, a memorial plaque was unveiled on the western façade, indicating the original location of the 17th century Prešov town observatory.

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Transport: By foot, By bike, By car, By train, By bus
Parking: Free parking nearby, Paid parking nearby

Languages: Slovak

Suitable for: Childrens, Families with childrens, Elderly, Handicapped, Cyclists, Young, Adults
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Updated on: 18.3.2020
Source: goPrešov.sk

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Florian's Gate
Baštová 3182/32
080 01  Prešov
Region: Prešovský
District: Prešov
Area: Šaris
 48.99659, 21.237374

Baštová 3182/32
080 01  Prešov

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