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The Upper Gate Tower is one of the elements of the Głuchołazy fortifications, which were created in the mid-14th century on the order of Bishop Przecław of Pogorzela. Apart from the gate, fragments of walls at Curie-Skłodowska and Wita Stwosza streets have preserved to this day after the fortifications dismantled in the second half of the 19th century. The tower, about which the first information comes from the beginning of the 15th century, obtained its current height of 25 m after reconstruction around 1600. Its Renaissance attic also dates from this period. In turn, the brick pyramid in place of the roof was installed at the beginning of the 20th century. At the top of the tower, there is a metal flag, which comes from the non-existent Głuchołazy town hall. In the upper part of the object, there are narrow arrow slits with single stone gargoyles. Currently, at the top of the tower, there is an observation deck, from where one can see the panorama of Głuchołazy and the Opawskie Mountains. Wooden stairs with 105 steps lead to its top. Practical information: Free admission. Sightseeing time: 1-2 hours. You can park your car by the restaurant, at 2 Motoryzacyjna Street.