Gaol Tower in Gdańsk

Gaol Tower in Gdańsk is a tower in , which is located on Targ Węglowy. Gaol Tower in Gdańsk is situated nearby to , as well as near .
Photo: Dariusz.Biegacz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Golden gate and Highland Gate.

Photo: Dawid Galus, CC BY-SA 3.0 pl.
The is a historic Renaissance in , . It is located within the Royal Route, the most prominent part of the Old Town and is one of its most notable tourist attractions.

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The is a 16th-century located in the city centre of . Completed in 1575 and repeatedly renovated, it is one of the city's most important landmarks. It is on the regional heritage list.

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The Torture Chamber is a building located in central . One of a series of , it was constructed in the 16th century. A prison from much of its history, its name comes from the fact it was used for purposes of torture.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Town and Biskupia Górka.

Quarter
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The is a quarter of Śródmieście, a district of . It is the oldest area of the city to be granted city rights or privileges.

Quarter
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is a neighbourhood and hill in , , located in the Śródmieście district. Historically, had important strategic meaning, since it is a hill close to the main city.

Quarter
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is a quarter and eponymous road in Śródmieście, a district of .

Gaol Tower in Gdańsk

Latitude
54.34981° or 54° 20′ 59″ north
Longitude
18.64743° or 18° 38′ 51″ east
Levels
7
Height
25 metres (82 feet)
Open location code
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Open­Street­Map ID
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map attribute
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Wiki­data ID
Q2350832
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Satellite Map

Discover Gaol Tower in Gdańsk from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Belarusian to Polish—“Gaol Tower in Gdańsk” goes by many names.
  • Belarusian: “Турэмная вежа (Гданьск)”
  • Belarusian: “Турэмная вежа”
  • French: “tour Stock”
  • French: “Tour Stock”
  • German: “Stockturm (Danzig)”
  • German: “Stockturm”
  • Polish: “Wieża Więzienna w Gdańsku”
  • Polish: “Wieża Więzienna”

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Highlights include Mansion of the Society of Saint George in Gdańsk and Pomeranian Regional Tourist Organization.

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