Wojanów Gate

Wojanów Gate (Brama Wojanowska) is a baroque gate from the 18th century at the eastern edge of the old town in Jelenia Góra, entered in the register of heritage sites.

A gothic predecessor

A gothic gate from the mid-14th century previously stood on this spot, part of the town's medieval defensive walls. It was demolished in 1755.

A baroque gate from the 18th century

A baroque gate from 1763 was built in its place, serving as a control and toll gate. The gate leaves and posts are decorated with rococo cartouches bearing the coats of arms of Jelenia Góra, Prussia and Silesia, and a Latin inscription contains a chronogram indicating the year 1763.

Location

The gate stands at the end of Konopnickiej street, towards the road to Wojanów, at the eastern edge of the old town in Jelenia Góra.

Practical information

• Eastern edge of the old town in Jelenia Góra, at the end of Konopnickiej street
• The site can be viewed from the outside as part of the street's architecture
• The Castle Gate Tower and the Cyprian Kamil Norwid Theatre are close by