The Gunpowder Tower (Kaszana Tower) in Trzebiatów

The town obtained permission from Prince Bogusław IV in 1299 to build defensive walls and a moat. The tower is connected to the walls, which served a defensive purpose. In Trzebiatów, a section of the defensive walls, approximately 2.5 km long, has survived. These are brick walls, preserved in good condition. On the eastern side of the walls, two moats have survived.

However, none of the four gates leading into the medieval town have survived:

the Kołobrzeska Gate—located in front of the bridge over the Młyński Canal,
Gryficka—on the road to Gryfice,
Żeglarska—heading northwest
Łaziebna Gate—on the road to Białoboki.
Moats dug along the southern, eastern, and northwestern sections (below the Gryficka Gate) reinforced the town’s defensive system. The Rega River also enhanced the town’s defenses, serving as an additional natural barrier.

The tower is also known as the Kaszana Tower. Legend has it that in the 15th century, one of the guards patrolling the city walls at night accidentally knocked a pot of hot porridge off the tower. It fell onto the head of one of the enemy warriors. He was a resident of Gryfice who, along with others, was preparing to storm Trzebiatów. A loud scream alerted the city’s defenders, and as a result, the ambush failed. To commemorate this event, the residents of Trzebiatów organize the Groats Festival every year. During this event, visitors can enjoy, among other things, warrior combat demonstrations, craft booths, and concerts.