Ulica D艂uga (Long Street), Gdansk (must see)
Long Street is among the city's oldest avenues. Guarded by the Golden Gate, it extends in a gentle curve into an area of the old burgher houses. The colorful houses are known for their Gothic Rococo styled doorways, terraces and porticos.
Curiously, the house numbers run opposite on each side of the street. This is a system commonly used on the older Gdansk streets. Some of the addresses are especially notable. Number 12 is a Museum of Burgher interiors. Number 71, opposite, is a survivor of Soviet barrages in the war. It still has its 15th century mouldings.
Ferber's House (Dom Ferberow), dates from 1560. It displays fine sculptures and coats of arms. The baroque facade of number 29 is graced with the figures of Roman emperors. King Wladyslaw IV held receptions at the Lion's Castle, number 35. Number 45, the House of the Polish Kings, has niches of Greek gods. The Town Hall is at the east end.
Long Street reaches through most of the "Royal Route." The street is cobbled and pedestrianized. There are several outdoor cafes, shops, restaurants and pubs. Behind the striking Renaissance facade of the Uphagen Mansion one can catch glimpses of the old time opulence of Gdansk.
There was an extensive rebuilding program in Gdansk after the end of the World War II. A limited amount of rebuilding was scheduled for areas around Long Street. Reconstruction was informed by old architectural plans, historical records and photographs. An accurate representation was achieved.
When one thinks about Europe, something like Long Street comes to mind. A vision of perfect, ornately constructed buildings lining ancient streets. Outdoor cafes, medieval gates, fountains, monuments, shopping, tourists; all this is somehow joyful.
Curiously, the house numbers run opposite on each side of the street. This is a system commonly used on the older Gdansk streets. Some of the addresses are especially notable. Number 12 is a Museum of Burgher interiors. Number 71, opposite, is a survivor of Soviet barrages in the war. It still has its 15th century mouldings.
Ferber's House (Dom Ferberow), dates from 1560. It displays fine sculptures and coats of arms. The baroque facade of number 29 is graced with the figures of Roman emperors. King Wladyslaw IV held receptions at the Lion's Castle, number 35. Number 45, the House of the Polish Kings, has niches of Greek gods. The Town Hall is at the east end.
Long Street reaches through most of the "Royal Route." The street is cobbled and pedestrianized. There are several outdoor cafes, shops, restaurants and pubs. Behind the striking Renaissance facade of the Uphagen Mansion one can catch glimpses of the old time opulence of Gdansk.
There was an extensive rebuilding program in Gdansk after the end of the World War II. A limited amount of rebuilding was scheduled for areas around Long Street. Reconstruction was informed by old architectural plans, historical records and photographs. An accurate representation was achieved.
When one thinks about Europe, something like Long Street comes to mind. A vision of perfect, ornately constructed buildings lining ancient streets. Outdoor cafes, medieval gates, fountains, monuments, shopping, tourists; all this is somehow joyful.
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Ulica D艂uga (Long Street) on Map
Sight Name: Ulica D艂uga (Long Street)
Sight Location: Gdansk, Poland (See walking tours in Gdansk)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Gdansk, Poland (See walking tours in Gdansk)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Gdansk, Poland
Create Your Own Walk in Gdansk
Creating your own self-guided walk in Gdansk is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Solidarity Union Walking Tour
For decades, the word 'Solidarity' (Polish: Solidarno艣膰) has been synonymous with the city of Gdansk. The peaceful Solidarity revolution, started here in the August of 1980, marked the outset of the fall of communism not only in Poland but also throughout Eastern Europe.
Stemmed from the country's first free labor union born out of strikes at the Lenin Shipyard (now the Gdansk... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Stemmed from the country's first free labor union born out of strikes at the Lenin Shipyard (now the Gdansk... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Gdansk Introduction Walking Tour
The most probable source for the name, "Gdansk" seems to be "Gdania", the ancient name of the river Motlawa. Gdansk began with agriculture and fishing and trade with Pomerania in the 9th century. It was annexed by Mieszko, Duke of Poland, in 975.
The center of town was the Long Market, with its craftsmen. German merchant settlements grew by St Nicholas Church. Gdansk joined... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
The center of town was the Long Market, with its craftsmen. German merchant settlements grew by St Nicholas Church. Gdansk joined... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Gdansk's Historical Churches Tour
Gdansk has a long history of Catholicism, hence the abundance of spectacular churches here. Let's delve into some of the most impressive temples that grace the cityscape and see what they are.
Saint John's Church, a Gothic masterpiece, stands tall in the heart of Gdansk. It dates back to the 14th century and features impressive brickwork and intricate details. Its towering spire is a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Saint John's Church, a Gothic masterpiece, stands tall in the heart of Gdansk. It dates back to the 14th century and features impressive brickwork and intricate details. Its towering spire is a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles