Green Gate, City gate and museum on Długi Targ, Gdańsk, Poland
The Green Gate is a Renaissance building from the 16th century with four passages located on one of Gdansk's busiest squares. Its facade displays ornamental gables, relief work, and sculptures that reflect the craftsmanship of the era.
Built between 1564 and 1568, it replaced an earlier gate structure from the 14th century. The architects Regnier and Hans Kramer created a monumental work that reflected Gdansk's growing power and prosperity during the Early Modern period.
The ground floor holds a large hall where Gdansk residents gathered for festivals, celebrations, and theater performances throughout the centuries. This room reflects the city's longstanding tradition of communal gatherings.
The building now operates as a museum offering insight into local history and maritime heritage. Visitors should allow time to explore both the exhibitions and the architectural details of the structure itself.
Although designed as a royal residence, the structure hosted only one monarch throughout its entire history. Queen Marie Louise Gonzaga stayed there in 1646 while traveling through the city to marry King Władysław IV.
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