Description of the attraction
The Glinyansky Gate in Lviv is one of the historical monuments of this ancient city, and the best-preserved part of the city's defensive fortifications. The gate is part of the fortifications on Mytnaya Square. The gate was built several centuries ago, in the 17th century. The construction was carried out under the supervision of engineer F. Getkan. The gate was built in the late Renaissance style and amazes with its power and grace at the same time.
Glinyansky Gate, or as they are also called Glinyanska Brama, is one of the most massive and striking buildings in the old part of Lviv. It is part of the defensive wall and is a square tower with an arched entrance. A deep ditch was dug in front of the defensive wall, which, if necessary, was quickly filled with water. By the way, the moat was restored and it may well function now. Large-scale restoration of the Glinyansky Gate was carried out in 1976-1977, under the guidance of eminent architects A. Novakivsky and K. Prisyazhny. Then the reconstruction of the wooden galleries was carried out, which are located on the opposite side of the gate.
Today, the Glinyansky Gate remains one of the most remarkable sights of Lviv; within its walls there are classrooms and workshops of the Institute "Ukrzapadproektrestavratsiya", as well as the administration of the Lviv Historical and Cultural Reserve.
Standing at these gates, you involuntarily transfer yourself to the time of bloody battles, when the brave defenders of the fortifications did not spare their lives, repelling the onslaught of the enemy. When the moat was noisily filled with water, thereby giving an additional advantage to the defenders, and the aroma of gunpowder hovered in the air. Get in touch with history, or just take a leisurely stroll along the wall, taking a few photos as a souvenir.
