Prison Tower in Kołobrzeg

The Prison Tower is one of two medieval towers that survive in Kołobrzeg. It was built in the 14th century as part of the northern section of the Gothic town walls. In the Middle Ages it served as a prison, holding people awaiting trial or the carrying out of a sentence.

What remains

Of the tower building, only the ground floor and one wall of the first storey have survived intact. They have been secured as a permanent ruin, so this is not a site with interiors to visit but a remnant of the walls that is viewed from outside.

Where to find it

The tower does not stand on the market square or by the main promenade. It is in the courtyard in front of a block of flats on Wąska Street, next to a residential car park and a playground, and access is from Łopuskiego Street. Nearby are the Match Tower and the co-cathedral basilica in the town centre.

Practical information

• Address: Wąska Street, in the courtyard in front of a block of flats; access from Łopuskiego Street.
• The site is viewed from outside; it is a secured ruin.
• This is a residential estate, so please be considerate of the residents.