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!!!Gothic powder tower, Prague (1)

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The Gothic Powder Tower [{GoogleMap location='Powder Gate, náměstí Republiky, Prag 1, Tschechische Republik' zoom='15'}] in Prague, dating to 1475, is at the site of an 11th century gate - one of the citys 13 medieval gates. 

Originally connected - via a small bridge - to the royal palace, it eventually lost its importance and by the 17th century was being used to store gunpowder, hence its name.