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History
Timber-and-earth fortifications were begun soon after the city was chartered in 1253, and were later replaced by a wall with 32 oriel towers.
After 1431 a second, outer wall was added with semicircular towers adapted for firearms. In the 17th century, with the development of artillery, the walls lost their defensive significance.
What to see
Catherine's Tower (Baszta Katarzynek), the only tower of the former walls to survive to this day.
The remains of an artillery bastion on ul. 23 Lutego.
Fragments of the outer wall with the Castle Postern (Furta Zamkowa) by the Royal Castle, and western sections on ul. Ludgardy.
A tourist path between the bastion and the remains of the Wronki Gate.
Good to know
Since August 2013 the course of the former walls has been marked by 17 plaques set into the pavements of the Old Town.
