Golden Gate, Gdansk
The Golden Gate straddles Long Street at the inland entrance to the Royal Route of Gdansk. It was built in 1614 to replace a 13th century Gothic Gate called Long Street Gate. The Golden Gate forms part of the old city fortifications, together with The Highland Gate and the Prison Tower, also located on Long Street.
The Golden gate was designed by architect Abraham van den Blocke of Holland. The style is Dutch Mannerist. Each side of the Gate has attiques with figures representing civic values. The values are: Peace, Freedom, Fortune, Fame, Concord, Justice, Piety and Wisdom.
A Latin inscription declares small republics prosper in concord and fail in discord. Badly damaged in World War II, the Gate was restored completely in 1957. More comprehensive restoration works, including the facade decor of murals and gilding were carried out in 1998.
The Golden gate was designed by architect Abraham van den Blocke of Holland. The style is Dutch Mannerist. Each side of the Gate has attiques with figures representing civic values. The values are: Peace, Freedom, Fortune, Fame, Concord, Justice, Piety and Wisdom.
A Latin inscription declares small republics prosper in concord and fail in discord. Badly damaged in World War II, the Gate was restored completely in 1957. More comprehensive restoration works, including the facade decor of murals and gilding were carried out in 1998.
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Golden Gate on Map
Sight Name: Golden Gate
Sight Location: Gdansk, Poland (See walking tours in Gdansk)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Gdansk, Poland (See walking tours in Gdansk)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Gdansk, Poland
Create Your Own Walk in Gdansk
Creating your own self-guided walk in Gdansk is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Gdansk Introduction Walking Tour
The most probable source for the name, "Gdansk" seems to be "Gdania", the ancient name of the river Motlawa. Gdansk began with agriculture and fishing and trade with Pomerania in the 9th century. It was annexed by Mieszko, Duke of Poland, in 975.
The center of town was the Long Market, with its craftsmen. German merchant settlements grew by St Nicholas Church. Gdansk joined... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
The center of town was the Long Market, with its craftsmen. German merchant settlements grew by St Nicholas Church. Gdansk joined... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Gdansk's Historical Churches Tour
Gdansk has a long history of Catholicism, hence the abundance of spectacular churches here. Let's delve into some of the most impressive temples that grace the cityscape and see what they are.
Saint John's Church, a Gothic masterpiece, stands tall in the heart of Gdansk. It dates back to the 14th century and features impressive brickwork and intricate details. Its towering spire is a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Saint John's Church, a Gothic masterpiece, stands tall in the heart of Gdansk. It dates back to the 14th century and features impressive brickwork and intricate details. Its towering spire is a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Solidarity Union Walking Tour
For decades, the word 'Solidarity' (Polish: Solidarność) has been synonymous with the city of Gdansk. The peaceful Solidarity revolution, started here in the August of 1980, marked the outset of the fall of communism not only in Poland but also throughout Eastern Europe.
Stemmed from the country's first free labor union born out of strikes at the Lenin Shipyard (now the Gdansk... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Stemmed from the country's first free labor union born out of strikes at the Lenin Shipyard (now the Gdansk... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles