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Green Gate and Green Bridge
Green Gate and Green Bridge The Green Gate is the largest, oldest and most ornate building of its kind in Gdansk. It was erected between 1564 and 1568 at the spot where Długi Targ reaches the Motława River. Together with the Green Bridge, it connects the Main City with Granary Island. Formerly, the gate introduces
The Legend of St. Mary’s Church
The Legend of St. Mary’s Church St. Mary ‘s Church – There are many legends associated with St. Mary’s Church. One of them tells of the unhappy love of a young clockmaker installing the clock on the tower and the mayor’s daughter who fell in love with him, another one about the Stolem – a
Marine Culture Center
Marine Culture Center Gdansk Crane 1687 Maritime Culture Center – The buildings of the Maritime Culture Center are thoroughly modern, which can be seen at first glance from the glass facade. Despite this, however, they strongly relate to the traditional buildings in this part of the old town. In the place left by the old
St. Mary’s Gate and St. Mary’s Street
St. Mary’s Gate and St. Mary’s Street St. Mary’s Gate is slightly younger than Chlebnicka Gate – was built at the end of the 15th century, but represents features of the same architectural style, namely Flemish Gothic. Unlike the Chlebnicka Gate, however, it has not survived in its present form since the Middle Ages. Destroyed
Chlebnicka Gate and English House
Chlebnicka Gate and English House On Dlugi Pobrzeze, which is a contemporary walking street running along the Motlawa River, there are numerous gates proThe gates lead to the river. These are so-called water gates, allowing access to the city, surrounded by defensive walls, On the harbor side. The second behind the Green Gate is the
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Church – St. Mary’s Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Mary’ s Church – the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, called a basilica because of its architectural solution, and a concathedral because of the temple’s rank, holds several records. It is the largest building in