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The remains of the defensive walls in Biała are a memento of the town fortifications, the construction of which probably began in the 15th century. The thickness of the medieval wall averaged 0.9 meters, and its height was just over 7.2 meters. At irregular intervals along the curtain wall, there were buttresses and towers. In total, along the entire perimeter, there were probably 14 towers, including twelve semicircular and two quadrangular ones. Two gates led to the town: the Nysa Gate from the north and the Prudnik Gate from the south. In the modern period, the medieval town walls fell into ruin due to fires, as well as troop attacks, particularly during the Thirty Years' War. Their demolition occurred in the 19th century. In the perimeter of the former fortifications, relics of eight semicircular towers, two quadrangular towers, and fragments of the lowered defensive wall have survived to modern times. Furthermore, on Góra Wolności Street, you can see the remains of the gate neck of the former Nysa Gate. The walls were reinforced by ramparts and moats, of which elevations and depressions in the terrain have been preserved on the southern side by Władysława Reymonta Street, as well as at the back of the walls on Wałowa Street. The best-preserved fragment of the fortifications is the Gothic gate tower known as the Prison Tower or Prudnik Tower. Practical information: The gallery is open daily from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Paid admission. Sightseeing time: 1 hour. Among the cyclical events organized by the gallery is the Ars Polonia exhibition of works (every two years), the annual Autumn Salon, and the renowned World Press Photo exhibition. Paid parking on Augustyna Kośnego Street.