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Gdansk had waterworks already at the end of the 14th c. The rapid development of the city induced the municipal authorities to modernize its water supply system. The construction of the new waterworks began in 1536 and was completed in 1573-1576. The central element of the system was a water tower located opposite the Upper Gate (Brama Wyzynna), thanks to which water could be pumped from to the city...