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The remains of the defensive walls in Głubczyce are relics of the 13th-century town fortifications, consisting of a rampart, a moat, and a palisade. The defensive wall of Głubczyce was built of clay slate and – together with the crenellation – was 9 meters high. The rampart was reinforced with 19 bastions and 3 gate towers, as well as a moat. From the southeast to the west, this system was supported by the backwaters of the Psina river and swamps. The demolition of the walls began in the second half of the 18th century, based on a royal decree. At the beginning of the 19th century, the town gates were dismantled to widen the entrance to the town. In the 20th century, a park was established on the site of the river's backwaters. Fragments of the walls can currently be seen in the vicinity of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, on Koszarowa Street. Their part was also the tower standing next to the post office building, at the intersection of Pocztowa Street and Wiosenny Square, with an adjacent wall made of broken stone. Practical information: Sightseeing from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Free admission. Sightseeing time: 1.5 hours. Free parking on Strzelecka Street.