Przeobrażenia terenów pofortecznych na przykładzie Torunia w świetle koncepcji M.R.G. Conzena
Transformations of the post-fortified areas on the example of Toruń according to the M.R.G. Conzen theory

Summary/Abstract: The development of the former fortification zones in the urban landscape ofEuropean cities includes usually the representational institutional buildings and areas ofpublic functions. It provides a clear zone which is a testimony of the power of the oldhistoric towns, but also it emphasizes separateness of post-fortification areas in the urbanspatial structure. At the same time the post-fortification development creates anextension of the old town and provides a recreation zone for urban residents.Transformations of former fortifications zone in Toruń led to the creation of the urbanlandscape, which can be compared to many European cities. In the paper, on thebackground of the development of modern bastion fortifications in Europe and Poland,the characteristics of the development of the city’s fortifications in Toruń was made(right bank part), as well as analysis of their subsequent transformation and developmentin the context of the concept of fringe belt by M.R.G. Conzen.

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