Brama Młyńska in Stargard Szczeciński
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The Brama Młyńska (The Mill Gate, also: The Harbour Gate or The Water Gate) is an old city gate of Stargard Szczeciński, in Poland. The gate from the 15th century is unique in Europe, one of only two remaining watergates. In medieval times the 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.
[edit] See also
Waterpoort, the other surviving medieval watergate.
