The Monastery Gate (also known as the 'Holy Spirit Gate') was constructed in the 14th century as one of four entry's leading to the Toruń's old town from the Vistula riverfront.
The Monastery Gate (also known as the 'Holy Spirit Gate') in Toruń.
With the exception of some small alterations, the gate has mostly preserved its original Gothic form, most notably the three consecutive arched ‘bays’ that shrink in size as they proceed inwards. The outer bay housed a wooden portcullis, which was dropped in the case of a siege. Above the middle ‘bay’ was a hole through which defenders could drop heavy objects or pour hot liquids. The inner bay protected the gate's double wooden doors, which were additionally strengthened with metal fittings, The gate's doors were were closed between dusk and dawn.
