Lwi Dwór, Historic arcaded house in Lipce district, Gdańsk, Poland
Lwi Dwór is a two-story wooden house in Lipce with eight open arcades supported by wooden posts and traditional timber framing. The ground floor covers about 180 square meters, with additional loft spaces under the roof.
The house was built around 1600 and is the oldest open arcaded house in Poland. It was registered in the National Monument Register in 1959 as number 73.
The building shows traditional construction from the Zulawy region, where homes and farm functions were originally combined under one roof. This mixed-use design was typical of how rural families organized their daily lives in this area.
The building is difficult to access inside and is best viewed from the outside since it is a protected monument with limited entry. It is best to explore the area on foot and study the arcade structure from the exterior.
The ground floor was originally designed as a stable for horses and cattle, while the upper level had a gallery connecting storage rooms for grain and animal feed. This practical layout allowed farmers to manage livestock and crops under one roof.
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