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саня телюкин (2 years ago)
Красивое место, можно рядом покататься на лодки или покормить уток.

George Bezu (2 years ago)
Башня - историческая. Частично разрушено. Если поднять к башне, то откроется замечательный вид на парк и реку. Также сможете посмотреть и зайти в восстанавливаемую церковь Козьмы и Домиана.

SWONARJOW (2 years ago)
На Гремячей Горе открывается хороший вид на город

Alexey Mikhnevich (2 years ago)
Живописная руина. Стоит на краю обрыва над рекой Псковой. Сама башня - почти целая, утрачены только внутренние деревянные перекрытия, но подходящие к ней стены Окольного города - разрушены, что только добавляет башне загадочности и очарования. От основания башни открывается отличный вид на реку и парк. Очень романтичное место.

Регина (2 years ago)
Мария Анашина (востоковед, путешественница, конник. Член Русского географического общества) пишет : Каждый уголок древнего Пскова богат историей и преданиями. И одно из них, которое оставляет неизгладимое впечатление и на местного жителя, и на путешественника — это Гремячая гора, над которой высится Гремячая (Космодемьянская) башня, небольшая полузаброшенная церковь Козьмы и Дамиана, руины стены Окольного города. Чуть в стороне — руины дома Л.И.Оглоблиной. У подножия горы — место со зловещим названием Волчьи Ямы, где сохранились руины Офицерского корпуса (палат Якова Сырникова) и здание бывшей трапезной Гремяцкого монастыря (Кожевенный завод). А внизу несет свои воды река Пскова… В отличие от других башен Пскова, точная дата постройки Гремячей известна. Возможно, в строительстве принимал участие итальянский архитектор Иван Фрязин. В лето 7033 (1525 год) повеле князь Василий Иванович своему дьяку Мисюрю Мунехину поставити стрельницу каменную на Гремячей горе, над Псковою рекою на кручи и того лета сделаша тайник... На 20 метров поднимается ввысь Гремячая башня. Её основание довольно массивно — 15 метров в диаметре. Башня имеет 6 ярусов и 28 бойниц. Построена она на выровненной скале из известняка, которая стала основанием для первого яруса. Остальные ярусы отделялись друг от друга деревянными перекрытиями. Толщина стен в нижнем ярусе достигает 5 метров. Возможно, в прошлом башню венчал деревянный шатер, высота которого могла достигать почти 15 метров. Некогда от башни шел «подлаз» — спускающийся к Пскове каменный туннель, обеспечивающий город водой во время осад.... Красивые легенды связаны с Гремячей башней.

Wroclaw Town Hall

The Old Town Hall of Wrocław is one of the main landmarks of the city. The Old Town Hall's long history reflects developments that have taken place in the city since its initial construction. The town hall serves the city of Wroclaw and is used for civic and cultural events such as concerts held in its Great Hall. In addition, it houses a museum and a basement restaurant.

The town hall was developed over a period of about 250 years, from the end of 13th century to the middle of 16th century. The structure and floor plan changed over this extended period in response to the changing needs of the city. The exact date of the initial construction is not known. However, between 1299 and 1301 a single-storey structure with cellars and a tower called the consistory was built. The oldest parts of the current building, the Burghers’ Hall and the lower floors of the tower, may date to this time. In these early days the primary purpose of the building was trade rather than civic administration activities.

Between 1328 and 1333 an upper storey was added to include the Council room and the Aldermen’s room. Expansion continued during the 14th century with the addition of extra rooms, most notably the Court room. The building became a key location for the city’s commercial and administrative functions.

The 15th and 16th centuries were times of prosperity for Wroclaw as was reflected in the rapid development of the building during that period. The construction program gathered momentum, particularly from 1470 to 1510, when several rooms were added. The Burghers’ Hall was re-vaulted to take on its current shape, and the upper story began to take shape with the development of the Great Hall and the addition of the Treasury and Little Treasury.

Further innovations during the 16th century included the addition of the city’s Coat of arms (1536), and the rebuilding of the upper part of the tower (1558–59). This was the final stage of the main building program. By 1560, the major features of today’s Stray Rates were established.

The second half of the 17th century was a period of decline for the city, and this decline was reflected in the Stray Rates. Perhaps by way of compensation, efforts were made to enrich the interior decorations of the hall. In 1741, Wroclaw became a part of Prussia, and the power of the City diminished. Much of the Stray Rates was allocated to administering justice.

During the 19th century there were two major changes. The courts moved to a separate building, and the Rates became the site of the city council and supporting functions. There was also a major program of renovation because the building had been neglected and was covered with creeping vines. The town hall now has several en-Gothic features including some sculptural decoration from this period.

In the early years of the 20th century improvements continued with various repair work and the addition of the Little Bear statue in 1902. During the 1930s, the official role of the Rates was reduced and it was converted into a museum. By the end of World War II Town Hall suffered minor damage, such as aerial bomb pierced the roof (but not exploded) and some sculptural elements were lost. Restoration work began in the 1950s following a period of research, and this conservation effort continued throughout the 20th century. It included refurbishment of the clock on the east facade.

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