Surrounding the walls around Gradec, the part of Upper Town built on a neigbouring hill to Kaptol, there used to be five gates. However Stone Gate is now the only of these remaining. It was built in the 13th century and stands besides a square tower from 1266.
Lighting a candle
In 1731, a fire destroyed all the nearby houses but a painting of Mary with Child on the gate was left undamaged. A chapel was established around this painting and a Baroque wrought-iron grille now protects the work.
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