Golden Gate, City gate in Gdańsk, Poland.
The Golden Gate is a stone and brick structure with three passages and two identical facades decorated with diamond-point patterns and painted walls. Eight allegorical statues occupy niches flanking the side openings of this passageway.
Built between 1612 and 1614 by architect Abraham van den Blocke, the gate replaced a medieval fortification at the city's entrance. This Mannerist structure was designed during a period of growth and renewal in Gdańsk.
The eight figures adorning the gate represent civic virtues: Peace, Liberty, Fortune, Fame, Concordia, Justice, Piety, and Prudence. They embody the values the city wanted to project to visitors arriving through this entrance.
The gate marks the start of the Royal Route, connecting to Long Street and leading through the heart of the old city. Visitors walking from the waterfront will naturally pass through here when exploring the historic core.
The eastern side bears a Latin inscription stating small states grow through harmony while great ones fall through discord. The western frieze displays a Psalm verse, adding a spiritual dimension to the gateway's message.
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