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Lublin Old Town is one of the most significant
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complexes of historic buildings. The
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and the 14th-century Kraków Gate leading from the Old Town to the city center are commonly considered symbols of the city. The district is one of Poland's official national Historic Monuments (''
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''), as designated May 16, 2007, and tracked by the
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.


Interesting sites and building

The Krakowska Gate is an entry gate to the old town with remains of defensive fortifications from the 14th century. The gate is built in a
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and has some
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elements added in the 18th century.


See also

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The Lublin Renaissance The Lublin Renaissance was an architectural style developed in the Lublin region of Poland at the end of the 16th century. History The Lublin region has a fine architectural heritage. It was at the end of the 16th century that the first fully ...
Old Town In a city or town, the old town is its historic or original core. Although the city is usually larger in its present form, many cities have redesignated this part of the city to commemorate its origins after thorough renovations. There are ma ...
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