The Zręb Tower

It was built in 1487.
The Zręb Tower (Baszta pod Zrębem) was a part of the medieval fortifications of Gdańsk.
After the bastion fortifications were constructed, the tower lost its defensive significance and it was used as a military storage facility.
It was 22 meters high and it had 6 storeys.
The tower has a very specific shape: it is square inside and round outside.
In 1975 its north-western corner collapsed.
In 1982 the northern part of the tower also collapsed.
At present, the ruins of the tower are fenced and secured.

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