Targ Maślany Street in Gdańsk

Targ Maslany Street is a narrow lane in Gdansk's old town that runs along the Motlawa River and is lined with brick buildings from different periods. The facades still show original architectural features and give a sense of how the area looked in the 19th century.

The street emerged around 1650 as a specialized marketplace for butter trading, where city officials oversaw the business. In the 19th century the area grew into an important commercial zone and later housed public institutions.

The street's name comes from its past role as a butter market where merchants sold their goods. Today the buildings here reflect that trading heritage and shape the character of the old town.

The street is easy to reach on foot and sits in a central location next to other old town attractions. When visiting be aware that some buildings are currently undergoing renovation and access may be restricted at times.

The street was known for its specialized scales and weighing stations used only for butter transactions, which were a key part of the trade process. This infrastructure shows how organized and specialized commerce was during that era.

Location: Gdańsk

GPS coordinates: 54.34556,18.65306

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41