Brama Młyńska in Stargard Szczeciński

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The Mill gate
The Mill gate

The Brama Młyńska is an old city gate of Stargard Szczeciński, in Poland. The Mill Gate (also: The Harbour Gate or The Water Gate) - from 15th cent., unique in Europe. In medieval times watch lowered a portcullis into the river for the night. It secured Stargard harbour, which was situated behind the fortification (an exception in this area), from intruders. Both towers have got so-called Stargard blend motive (the same as in St Mary's church). Today the Mill Gate is the seat of Stargard's Society of Fine Art Lovers.

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