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{{Short description|Historical city gate in Szczecin, Poland}} | ||
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The '''King's Gate''' ({{langx|pl|Brama Królewska}}; {{langx|de|Königstor}}), formerly known as the '''Anklam Gate''' ({{langx|pl|Brama Anklamska|link=no}}, {{lang|pl|Brama Nakielska}}; {{langx|de|Anklamer Tor|link=no}}), and sometimes also referred to as the '''Prussian Homage Gate''' ({{langx|pl|Brama Hołdu Pruskiego|link=no}}), is a historic ] ] in ], Poland, located at the Prussian Homage Square ({{langx|pl|Plac Hołdu Pruskiego|link=no}}), at the intersection of Matejki Street and ]. It was constructed between 1725 and 1728, with the project being designed by ], and its elaborate façade sculptures done by Bartholomé Damart. It served as the northern entrace to the city, and was part of the fortification walls, until 1841, when they were deconstructed. Currently, it houses a ]. | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| The city gate was constructed between 1725 and 1728, as |
The city gate was constructed between 1725 and 1728, as the northern entrance to the city, and part of the fortification walls. It was protected by the nearby Mill and Kagen bastions. The building was designed by military architect ]. The masonry was done by Hans Jürgen Reinecke, stonemasonry by J.H. Trippel, and the façade sculptures by Bartholomé Damart. It was originally named the Anklam Gatem after the town of ] in ], Germany. It was renamed to the King's Gate, to commemorate visit of king ] in 1841. The fortification walls were removed in 1873, with King's Gate being preserved, and given to the city.<ref name=vs>{{cite web|url=https://visitszczecin.eu/pl/kultura/44-brama-krolewska|title=Brama Królewska|website=visitszczecin.eu|language=pl}}</ref><ref name=wzp>{{cite web|title=Brama Królewska|language=pl|website=rowery.wzp.pl|url=https://rowery.wzp.pl/1191-pomorze-zachodnie-brama-krolewska}}</ref><ref name=muz/> | ||
| In 1942, during the ], to protect the elaborate sculptures at the top of the gate, from the |
In 1942, during the ], to protect the elaborate sculptures at the top of the gate, from the Allied bombing raids, they were taken down, and hidden in the ]. They were reinstalled in 1957. The building itself was covered in ivy to hide it.<ref name=wzp/><ref name=muz>Antoni Adamczak: ''Przewodnik po Szczecinie''. Szczecin: Wydawnictwo 13 muz, Szczecin 1999, p. 66. ISBN 8390889838. (in Polish)</ref> | ||
| In 1954, the building received the status of a ], being listed at the ''Prussian Homage Gate'', referring to the ] of 1525, when the ] became a fiefdom of the ].<ref name=wzp/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wkz.bip.alfatv.pl/pliki/wkz/File/Szczecin(2).xls|website=wkz.bip.alfatv.pl|language=pl|title=Rejestr zabytków nieruchomych województwa z wyłączeniem zabytków archeologicznych w powiecie szczecińskim}}</ref> | In 1954, the building received the status of a ], being listed at the ''Prussian Homage Gate'', referring to the ] of 1525, when the ] became a fiefdom of the ].<ref name=wzp/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wkz.bip.alfatv.pl/pliki/wkz/File/Szczecin(2).xls|website=wkz.bip.alfatv.pl|language=pl|title=Rejestr zabytków nieruchomych województwa z wyłączeniem zabytków archeologicznych w powiecie szczecińskim}}</ref> | ||
| From 1957 to 1986, in front of the gate stood the ], a ] ] sculpture dating to around 1730.<ref name=es>Tadeusz Białecki (editor): ''Encyklopedia Szczecina, tom 2.: P–Ż'', Szczecin: University of Szczecin, Zakład Historii Pomorza Zachodniego, 1999, p. 147. ISBN 83-87341-45-2. (in Polish)</ref><ref name=bip>{{cite web|url=https://bip.um.szczecin.pl/chapter_59232.asp?soid=B0F5B75252E441238BBCA7B33BE0B058|website=bip.um.szczecin.pl|language=pl|title=Flora}}</ref> | |||
| In 1999, at its west wall was installed a bronze commemorative plaque dedicated to ], a 19th-century military officer and general of the insurgents forces during the ] and ], as well as in the ] during the ]. He was sentenced for his participation in the November Uprising, and jailed in the Fort Prussia in Szczecin, located near the gate.<ref name=vs/> | In 1999, at its west wall was installed a bronze commemorative plaque dedicated to ], a 19th-century military officer and general of the insurgents forces during the ] and ], as well as in the ] during the ]. He was sentenced for his participation in the November Uprising, and jailed in the Fort Prussia in Szczecin, located near the gate.<ref name=vs/> | ||
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| == Characteristics == | == Characteristics == | ||
| The |
The King's Gate is a historic ] city gate. It is a central object of the Prussian Homage Square ({{langx|pl|link=no|Plac Hołdu Pruskiego}}), placed near the intersection of Matejki Street and ]. To its north is located the ].<ref name=vs/><ref name=wzp/><ref name=muz/> | ||
| It consists of two gates, connected by a long and wide hallway. Their façade feature elaborate ornamentation. The north gate includes a ] above the gate archways, featuring the ], surrounded with the ], and with the royal |
It consists of two gates, connected by a long and wide hallway. Their façade feature elaborate ornamentation. The north gate includes a ] above the gate archways, featuring the ], surrounded with the ], and with the royal crown above it, placed at the backdrop of elaborate ]. The ] above the ] of the ] features sculptures of ] with a sword and a shiled, and ] with a club and lion pelt. At the top are placed three large sculptures. The central depicts two tied prisoners of war, sitting on the sides a pedestal with a Roman armor displayed on top of it. To the sides are two sets of large panoplies, displaying captured armor and weaponry.<ref name=vs/><ref name=wzp/><ref name=muz/> | ||
| The south gate includes a cartouche with two ], naked chubby child angels with wings, holding it. The attic and façade to the sides of the entrance, feature elaborate reliefs of panoply, depicting armour, weaponry, shields, and standards. On top are placed three sculptures, with the central depicting a royal crown, and two on its sides are large panoplies.<ref name=vs/><ref name=wzp/><ref name=muz/> | The south gate includes a cartouche with two ], naked chubby child angels with wings, holding it. The attic and façade to the sides of the entrance, feature elaborate reliefs of panoply, depicting armour, weaponry, shields, and standards. On top are placed three sculptures, with the central depicting a royal crown, and two on its sides are large panoplies.<ref name=vs/><ref name=wzp/><ref name=muz/> | ||
| Its west wall features a bronze commemorative plaque dedicated to ], a 19th-century military officer and general of the insurgents forces during the ] and ], as well as in the ] during the ]. He was sentenced for his participation in the November Uprising, and jailed in the Fort Prussia in Szczecin, located near the gate.<ref name=vs/> | Its west wall features a bronze commemorative plaque dedicated to ], a 19th-century military officer and general of the insurgents forces during the ] and ], as well as in the ] during the ]. He was sentenced for his participation in the November Uprising, and jailed in the Fort Prussia in Szczecin, located near the gate.<ref name=vs/> | ||
| == Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Historical city gate in Szczecin, Poland| King's Gate | |
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 The building in 2021. | |
| General information | |
| Type | City gate |
| Architectural style | Baroque |
| Location | Szczecin, Poland |
| Address | 8 Prussian Homage Square |
| Coordinates | 53°25′42.40″N 14°33′23.19″E / 53.4284444°N 14.5564417°E / 53.4284444; 14.5564417 |
| Construction started | 1725 |
| Completed | 1728 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 1 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Gerhard Cornelius van Wallrawe |
| Other designers |
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The King's Gate (Polish: Brama Królewska; German: Königstor), formerly known as the Anklam Gate (Polish: Brama Anklamska, Brama Nakielska; German: Anklamer Tor), and sometimes also referred to as the Prussian Homage Gate (Polish: Brama Hołdu Pruskiego), is a historic Baroque city gate in Szczecin, Poland, located at the Prussian Homage Square (Polish: Plac Hołdu Pruskiego), at the intersection of Matejki Street and Polish Soldier Square. It was constructed between 1725 and 1728, with the project being designed by Gerhard Cornelius van Wallrawe, and its elaborate façade sculptures done by Bartholomé Damart. It served as the northern entrace to the city, and was part of the fortification walls, until 1841, when they were deconstructed. Currently, it houses a confectionery store.
History
The city gate was constructed between 1725 and 1728, as the northern entrance to the city, and part of the fortification walls. It was protected by the nearby Mill and Kagen bastions. The building was designed by military architect Gerhard Cornelius van Wallrawe. The masonry was done by Hans Jürgen Reinecke, stonemasonry by J.H. Trippel, and the façade sculptures by Bartholomé Damart. It was originally named the Anklam Gatem after the town of Anklam in Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania, Germany. It was renamed to the King's Gate, to commemorate visit of king Frederick William IV of Prussia in 1841. The fortification walls were removed in 1873, with King's Gate being preserved, and given to the city.
In 1942, during the Second World War, to protect the elaborate sculptures at the top of the gate, from the Allied bombing raids, they were taken down, and hidden in the Arkonian Woods. They were reinstalled in 1957. The building itself was covered in ivy to hide it.
In 1954, the building received the status of a protected cultural property, being listed at the Prussian Homage Gate, referring to the homage of 1525, when the Duchy of Prussia became a fiefdom of the Kingdom of Poland.
From 1957 to 1986, in front of the gate stood the Statue of Flora, a Baroque sandstone sculpture dating to around 1730.
In 1999, at its west wall was installed a bronze commemorative plaque dedicated to Dezydery Chłapowski, a 19th-century military officer and general of the insurgents forces during the November and Greater Poland uprisings, as well as in the Polish Legions during the Napoleonic Wars. He was sentenced for his participation in the November Uprising, and jailed in the Fort Prussia in Szczecin, located near the gate.
The building was renovated and modernised in 1994. In the 1990s, it was used as an alt gallery, which in 2000 was replaced by a coffeehouse. Since 2017, it houses a confectionery store.
Characteristics
The King's Gate is a historic Baroque city gate. It is a central object of the Prussian Homage Square (Polish: Plac Hołdu Pruskiego), placed near the intersection of Matejki Street and Polish Soldier Square. To its north is located the Solidarity Square.
It consists of two gates, connected by a long and wide hallway. Their façade feature elaborate ornamentation. The north gate includes a cartouche above the gate archways, featuring the coat of arms of Prussia, surrounded with the Order of the Black Eagle, and with the royal crown above it, placed at the backdrop of elaborate panoply. The attic above the cornice of the entablature features sculptures of Mars with a sword and a shiled, and Hercules with a club and lion pelt. At the top are placed three large sculptures. The central depicts two tied prisoners of war, sitting on the sides a pedestal with a Roman armor displayed on top of it. To the sides are two sets of large panoplies, displaying captured armor and weaponry.
The south gate includes a cartouche with two putti, naked chubby child angels with wings, holding it. The attic and façade to the sides of the entrance, feature elaborate reliefs of panoply, depicting armour, weaponry, shields, and standards. On top are placed three sculptures, with the central depicting a royal crown, and two on its sides are large panoplies.
Its west wall features a bronze commemorative plaque dedicated to Dezydery Chłapowski, a 19th-century military officer and general of the insurgents forces during the November and Greater Poland uprisings, as well as in the Polish Legions during the Napoleonic Wars. He was sentenced for his participation in the November Uprising, and jailed in the Fort Prussia in Szczecin, located near the gate.
Gallery
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The north façade.
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The south façade.
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References
- ^ "Brama Królewska". visitszczecin.eu (in Polish).
- ^ "Brama Królewska". rowery.wzp.pl (in Polish).
- ^ Antoni Adamczak: Przewodnik po Szczecinie. Szczecin: Wydawnictwo 13 muz, Szczecin 1999, p. 66. ISBN 8390889838. (in Polish)
- "Rejestr zabytków nieruchomych województwa z wyłączeniem zabytków archeologicznych w powiecie szczecińskim". wkz.bip.alfatv.pl (in Polish).
- Tadeusz Białecki (editor): Encyklopedia Szczecina, tom 2.: P–Ż, Szczecin: University of Szczecin, Zakład Historii Pomorza Zachodniego, 1999, p. 147. ISBN 83-87341-45-2. (in Polish)
- "Flora". bip.um.szczecin.pl (in Polish).
- Mariusz Parkitny (31 October 2017). "Szczecin: Pijalnia Czekolady Wedel w Bramie Królewskiej a klimatyzacja kłuje w oczy". szczecin.naszemiasto.pl (in Polish).
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- 1728 establishments in Prussia
- Buildings and structures completed in 1728
- Transport infrastructure completed in 1728
- Military installations established in 1728
- Buildings and structures in Szczecin
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- Baroque architecture in Poland
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