Lion's Castle in Gdańsk, Renaissance house on Długa Street, Gdańsk, Poland
The Lion's Castle features two stone lions at its main portal entrance, displaying characteristics of Renaissance architecture from the Netherlands.
Built in 1569 by architect Hans Kramer, the site previously contained a Teutonic mint during the 15th century before the construction.
Russian Centre of Science and Culture occupies part of the building, maintaining its role as a cultural institution in modern Gdańsk.
Located at coordinates 54.348908, 18.651733, the building combines with adjacent tenement number 36 to form a larger functional structure.
The entrance hall contained elaborate Renaissance decorations, documented in nineteenth-century graphics by artist J.C. Schultz.
Location: Gdańsk
Architects: Hans Kramer
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 54.34891,18.65173
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:55
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