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Lowland Gate

Gdańsk, Poland

Lowland Gate, Gdańsk
Photo: tomasz przechlewski from Sopot, Poland, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Designed by Hans Strakowski in 1626-1628, it is the only example of a modern gate in the bastion fortifications, protecting the city from the south.

Brama Nizinna in Gdańsk is a Renaissance city gate, built between 1626 and 1628 according to the design of Hans Strakowski. It was part of the modern bastion fortifications protecting the city from the south. It has two passages and architectural decorations characteristic of the era. Brama Nizinna is one of the few elements of modern fortifications that have survived to this day. It is an important example of Gdańsk's military architecture, a testament to changes in the city's defense.

How long does it take to visit Lowland Gate?

Plan about 20 min.

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