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Golden Gate
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High Gate
Wały Jagiellońskie 2A, 80-887 Gdańsk, Poland
Uphagen's House
Długa 12, 80-827 Gdańsk, Poland
Katownia
Targ Węglowy 26, 80-836 Gdańsk, Poland
Neptune's Fountain
Długi Targ, 80-833 Gdańsk, Poland
Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk
Podkramarska 5, 80-834 Gdańsk, Poland
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Długa 67/68, 80-831 Gdańsk, Poland
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Długa 1, 80-827 Gdańsk, Poland
Court of St. George's Brotherhood
Targ Węglowy 27, 80-836 Gdańsk, Poland
The Great Armoury
Targ Węglowy 6, 80-836 Gdańsk, Poland
Old Toy Gallery
Piwna 19/21, 80-831 Gdańsk, Poland
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Sempre Pizza e Vino - Długa
Długa 6/7/8, 80-801 Gdańsk, Poland
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Długa 81/83, 80-831 Gdańsk, Poland
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Długa 4, 80-827 Gdańsk
CHEF Polish Cuisine
Garbary 2/4, 80-827 Gdańsk, Poland
Chinkalnia Restauracja Gruzińska
Tkacka 7/8, 80-836 Gdańsk, Poland
Restauracja Pueblo
Kołodziejska 4, 80-836 Gdańsk, Poland
Cafe & Bar Rękawiczka
Długa 84/85, 80-827 Gdańsk, Poland
Thai Thai Gdańsk
Podgarbary 10, 80-826 Gdańsk, Poland
Pomelo Bistro
Ogarna 121/122, 80-826 Gdańsk, Poland
Family Cafe KOS
Tkacka 21/26, 80-836 Gdańsk, Poland
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Liberum
Długa 84/85, 80-831 Gdańsk, Poland
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Długa 81/83, 80-831 Gdańsk, Poland
Universus - Hostel Gdańsk Główne Miasto
Podgarbary 10, 80-827 Gdańsk, Poland
Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Old Town
Lektykarska 4, 80-831 Gdańsk, Poland
Bi-Pi Hostel
Za Murami 2, 80-823 Gdańsk, Poland
Black Swan House
Długa 74, 80-831 Gdańsk, Poland
Hotel Wolne Miasto
Świętego Ducha 2, 80-834 Gdańsk, Poland
Grand Guesthouse - Apartament
Długa 4/3, 80-836 Gdańsk, Poland
Stay inn Hotel Gdańsk
Piwna 28, 80-831 Gdańsk, Poland
Sowa Premium Apartments
Długa 13/15, 80-827 Gdańsk, Poland
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Golden Gate

Długa 1, 80-827 Gdańsk, Poland
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attractions: High Gate, Uphagen's House, Katownia, Neptune's Fountain, Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk, Gdańsk Długa Street, Gdańsk Mapa Turystyczna Centrum, Court of St. George's Brotherhood, The Great Armoury, Old Toy Gallery, restaurants: Sempre Pizza e Vino - Długa, Pan Papuga - Restauracja Gdańsk, San Marco Ristorante & Pizzeria, CHEF Polish Cuisine, Chinkalnia Restauracja Gruzińska, Restauracja Pueblo, Cafe & Bar Rękawiczka, Thai Thai Gdańsk, Pomelo Bistro, Family Cafe KOS
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Nearby attractions of Golden Gate

High Gate

Uphagen's House

Katownia

Neptune's Fountain

Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk

Gdańsk Długa Street

Gdańsk Mapa Turystyczna Centrum

Court of St. George's Brotherhood

The Great Armoury

Old Toy Gallery

High Gate

High Gate

4.7

(7.6K)

Open until 5:00 PM
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Uphagen's House

Uphagen's House

4.3

(555)

Open 24 hours
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Katownia

Katownia

4.6

(279)

Closed
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Neptune's Fountain

Neptune's Fountain

4.8

(15.3K)

Open 24 hours
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Sun, Dec 7 • 5:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Golden Gate

Sempre Pizza e Vino - Długa

Pan Papuga - Restauracja Gdańsk

San Marco Ristorante & Pizzeria

CHEF Polish Cuisine

Chinkalnia Restauracja Gruzińska

Restauracja Pueblo

Cafe & Bar Rękawiczka

Thai Thai Gdańsk

Pomelo Bistro

Family Cafe KOS

Sempre Pizza e Vino - Długa

Sempre Pizza e Vino - Długa

4.6

(2.2K)

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Pan Papuga - Restauracja Gdańsk

Pan Papuga - Restauracja Gdańsk

4.7

(1.4K)

Click for details
San Marco Ristorante & Pizzeria

San Marco Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.2

(1.6K)

$$

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CHEF Polish Cuisine

CHEF Polish Cuisine

4.5

(1.6K)

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Celine LaflammeCeline Laflamme
The Golden Gate is one of the most iconic and historically rich landmarks in Gdańsk, and it’s an absolute must-see for anyone visiting the city. Straddling Długa Street at the inland entrance to the Royal Route, this impressive structure not only marks the transition into the heart of Old Town but also stands as a powerful symbol of Gdańsk’s past resilience and beauty. Originally built in 1614 to replace a 13th-century Gothic gate known as the Long Street Gate, the Golden Gate was designed by the Dutch architect Abraham van den Blocke in the Dutch Mannerist style. Its elegant symmetry, ornate decoration, and symbolic figures make it one of the finest examples of Renaissance-inspired architecture in the city. On each side of the gate, you’ll find attiques featuring sculpted figures representing civic virtues—Peace, Freedom, Fortune, and Fame on one side, and Concord, Justice, Piety, and Wisdom on the other. These values speak to the ideals that shaped Gdańsk during its time as a flourishing port city within the Hanseatic League. Just above the archway, a Latin inscription reads: “Small republics grow in harmony, large ones fall through discord,”—a timeless message that still resonates today. While the gate was badly damaged during World War II, it was fully restored in 1957, with more detailed restoration—including the murals and gilding—completed in 1998. Today, the Golden Gate is not only a historical monument but also a beautifully preserved piece of the city’s fortified past, forming part of a larger defensive structure that includes the nearby Highland Gate and the Prison Tower, also located on Długa Street. I visited at the beginning of May on a sunny day, and while the area was extremely busy with tourists, it only highlighted the gate’s importance and popularity. Walking through it and entering the Royal Route truly feels like stepping back in time. If you’re visiting Gdańsk, the Golden Gate is more than just a photo opportunity—it’s a place where architecture, history, and symbolism come together to tell the story of a city that has endured and thrived through centuries of change.
Buster Got itBuster Got it
Golden Gate was created in 1612–14 in place of a 13th-century gothic gate, the Brama Długouliczna (Long Street Gate). It is located at one end of Ulica Długa (Long Lane), where, together with Brama Wyżynna (Highland Gate) and Wieża Więzienna (Prison Tower), it forms a part of the old city fortifications. It was designed by architect Abraham van den Blocke and was built by Jan Strakowski. The architectural style of the gate is Dutch mannerism. Next to it is the late-gothic building of the Brotherhood of St. George. Both sides of the gate have attiques, with figures symbolizing the qualities of the ideal citizen. They were designed in 1648 by Jeremias Falck ("Polonus"), and reconstructed in 1878 due to the originals being damaged by weathering over time. From the West side they represent (in Latin): Pax (Peace), Libertas (Freedom), Fortuna (Wealth) and Fama (Fame). From the East (Long Lane) side they are Concordia (Agreement), Iustitia (Justice), Pietas (Piety) and Prudentia (Prudency). The Latin inscription on the gates reads: Concordia res publicæ parvæ crescunt – discordia magnæ concidunt ("In agreement small republics grow, because of disagreement great republics fall"). The gate was largely destroyed by Soviet shelling in World War II, but was rebuilt in 1957. An original German inscription on the gate was restored in the 1990s: Es müsse wohl gehen denen, die dich lieben. Es müsse Friede sein inwendig in deinen Mauern und Glück in deinen Palästen ("They shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces."
YarysYarys
The Golden Gate (Złota Brama) in Gdańsk, Poland, is an iconic historical landmark. Built in 1612–1614 in the Dutch Mannerist style by architect Abraham van den Blocke, it stands at the beginning of Długa Street, a main thoroughfare in the city’s Old Town. This impressive gate was commissioned to replace an older Gothic gate as part of Gdańsk’s city fortifications. The structure is characterized by its decorative arches and statues, which symbolize virtues such as Freedom, Peace, Wealth, and Fame on one side, and Concord, Justice, Piety, and Prudence on the other. The gate sustained damage during World War II but was meticulously restored in the post-war period. It is now one of Gdańsk’s most photographed spots and a popular entry point for exploring the historical center.
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The Golden Gate is one of the most iconic and historically rich landmarks in Gdańsk, and it’s an absolute must-see for anyone visiting the city. Straddling Długa Street at the inland entrance to the Royal Route, this impressive structure not only marks the transition into the heart of Old Town but also stands as a powerful symbol of Gdańsk’s past resilience and beauty. Originally built in 1614 to replace a 13th-century Gothic gate known as the Long Street Gate, the Golden Gate was designed by the Dutch architect Abraham van den Blocke in the Dutch Mannerist style. Its elegant symmetry, ornate decoration, and symbolic figures make it one of the finest examples of Renaissance-inspired architecture in the city. On each side of the gate, you’ll find attiques featuring sculpted figures representing civic virtues—Peace, Freedom, Fortune, and Fame on one side, and Concord, Justice, Piety, and Wisdom on the other. These values speak to the ideals that shaped Gdańsk during its time as a flourishing port city within the Hanseatic League. Just above the archway, a Latin inscription reads: “Small republics grow in harmony, large ones fall through discord,”—a timeless message that still resonates today. While the gate was badly damaged during World War II, it was fully restored in 1957, with more detailed restoration—including the murals and gilding—completed in 1998. Today, the Golden Gate is not only a historical monument but also a beautifully preserved piece of the city’s fortified past, forming part of a larger defensive structure that includes the nearby Highland Gate and the Prison Tower, also located on Długa Street. I visited at the beginning of May on a sunny day, and while the area was extremely busy with tourists, it only highlighted the gate’s importance and popularity. Walking through it and entering the Royal Route truly feels like stepping back in time. If you’re visiting Gdańsk, the Golden Gate is more than just a photo opportunity—it’s a place where architecture, history, and symbolism come together to tell the story of a city that has endured and thrived through centuries of change.
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Golden Gate was created in 1612–14 in place of a 13th-century gothic gate, the Brama Długouliczna (Long Street Gate). It is located at one end of Ulica Długa (Long Lane), where, together with Brama Wyżynna (Highland Gate) and Wieża Więzienna (Prison Tower), it forms a part of the old city fortifications. It was designed by architect Abraham van den Blocke and was built by Jan Strakowski. The architectural style of the gate is Dutch mannerism. Next to it is the late-gothic building of the Brotherhood of St. George. Both sides of the gate have attiques, with figures symbolizing the qualities of the ideal citizen. They were designed in 1648 by Jeremias Falck ("Polonus"), and reconstructed in 1878 due to the originals being damaged by weathering over time. From the West side they represent (in Latin): Pax (Peace), Libertas (Freedom), Fortuna (Wealth) and Fama (Fame). From the East (Long Lane) side they are Concordia (Agreement), Iustitia (Justice), Pietas (Piety) and Prudentia (Prudency). The Latin inscription on the gates reads: Concordia res publicæ parvæ crescunt – discordia magnæ concidunt ("In agreement small republics grow, because of disagreement great republics fall"). The gate was largely destroyed by Soviet shelling in World War II, but was rebuilt in 1957. An original German inscription on the gate was restored in the 1990s: Es müsse wohl gehen denen, die dich lieben. Es müsse Friede sein inwendig in deinen Mauern und Glück in deinen Palästen ("They shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces."
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The Golden Gate (Złota Brama) in Gdańsk, Poland, is an iconic historical landmark. Built in 1612–1614 in the Dutch Mannerist style by architect Abraham van den Blocke, it stands at the beginning of Długa Street, a main thoroughfare in the city’s Old Town. This impressive gate was commissioned to replace an older Gothic gate as part of Gdańsk’s city fortifications. The structure is characterized by its decorative arches and statues, which symbolize virtues such as Freedom, Peace, Wealth, and Fame on one side, and Concord, Justice, Piety, and Prudence on the other. The gate sustained damage during World War II but was meticulously restored in the post-war period. It is now one of Gdańsk’s most photographed spots and a popular entry point for exploring the historical center.
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The Golden Gate is one of the most iconic and historically rich landmarks in Gdańsk, and it’s an absolute must-see for anyone visiting the city. Straddling Długa Street at the inland entrance to the Royal Route, this impressive structure not only marks the transition into the heart of Old Town but also stands as a powerful symbol of Gdańsk’s past resilience and beauty.

Originally built in 1614 to replace a 13th-century Gothic gate known as the Long Street Gate, the Golden Gate was designed by the Dutch architect Abraham van den Blocke in the Dutch Mannerist style. Its elegant symmetry, ornate decoration, and symbolic figures make it one of the finest examples of Renaissance-inspired architecture in the city.

On each side of the gate, you’ll find attiques featuring sculpted figures representing civic virtues—Peace, Freedom, Fortune, and Fame on one side, and Concord, Justice, Piety, and Wisdom on the other. These values speak to the ideals that shaped Gdańsk during its time as a flourishing port city within the Hanseatic League. Just above the archway, a Latin inscription reads: “Small republics grow in harmony, large ones fall through discord,”—a timeless message that still resonates today.

While the gate was badly damaged during World War II, it was fully restored in 1957, with more detailed restoration—including the murals and gilding—completed in 1998. Today, the Golden Gate is not only a historical monument but also a beautifully preserved piece of the city’s fortified past, forming part of a larger defensive structure that includes the nearby Highland Gate and the Prison Tower, also located on Długa Street.

I visited at the beginning of May on a sunny day, and while the area was extremely busy with tourists, it only highlighted the gate’s importance and popularity. Walking through it and entering the Royal Route truly feels like stepping back in time.

If you’re visiting Gdańsk, the Golden Gate is more than just a photo opportunity—it’s a place where architecture, history, and symbolism come together to tell the story of a city that has endured and thrived through...

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Golden Gate was created in 1612–14 in place of a 13th-century gothic gate, the Brama Długouliczna (Long Street Gate). It is located at one end of Ulica Długa (Long Lane), where, together with Brama Wyżynna (Highland Gate) and Wieża Więzienna (Prison Tower), it forms a part of the old city fortifications. It was designed by architect Abraham van den Blocke and was built by Jan Strakowski. The architectural style of the gate is Dutch mannerism. Next to it is the late-gothic building of the Brotherhood of St. George.

Both sides of the gate have attiques, with figures symbolizing the qualities of the ideal citizen. They were designed in 1648 by Jeremias Falck ("Polonus"), and reconstructed in 1878 due to the originals being damaged by weathering over time.

From the West side they represent (in Latin): Pax (Peace), Libertas (Freedom), Fortuna (Wealth) and Fama (Fame). From the East (Long Lane) side they are Concordia (Agreement), Iustitia (Justice), Pietas (Piety) and Prudentia (Prudency). The Latin inscription on the gates reads: Concordia res publicæ parvæ crescunt – discordia magnæ concidunt ("In agreement small republics grow, because of disagreement great republics fall").

The gate was largely destroyed by Soviet shelling in World War II, but was rebuilt in 1957. An original German inscription on the gate was restored in the 1990s: Es müsse wohl gehen denen, die dich lieben. Es müsse Friede sein inwendig in deinen Mauern und Glück in deinen Palästen ("They shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within...

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Brama Złota w Gdańsku: Triumf, Symbol i Szept Legend Gdańska Brama Złota to znacznie więcej niż tylko wspaniały zabytek architektury. To prawdziwa brama triumfalna, wzniesiona w latach 1612-1614, która od wieków wita gości wkraczających na Drogę Królewską, prowadzącą do serca Głównego Miasta. Zaprojektowana przez wybitnego architekta Abrahama van den Blocke'a, stanowi perłę renesansu z wpływami niderlandzkimi i włoskimi, emanując bogactwem i dumą hanzeatyckiego Gdańska. Jej potęga nie leży jedynie w doskonałych proporcjach, ale przede wszystkim w niezwykle bogatym programie ideowym, zaklętym w kamiennych rzeźbach. Attykę bramy zdobi orszak ośmiu alegorycznych postaci, dzieło Piotra Ringeringa, które stanowią swoisty moralny kompas dla obywateli i gości. Od strony Przedbramia, witają przybywających figury symbolizujące wartości, jakich można w Gdańsku doświadczyć: Pokój (Pax), Wolność (Libertas), Bogactwo (Fortuna) i Sława (Fama). Jest to obietnica pomyślności i bezpieczeństwa w murach miasta. Jednak prawdziwe przesłanie kryje się po drugiej stronie, od ulicy Długiej. Spoglądają stamtąd cnoty, które gdańszczanie winni pielęgnować: Zgoda (Concordia), Sprawiedliwość (Iustitia), Pobożność (Pietas) i Roztropność (Prudentia). To właśnie te wartości, według ojców miasta, stanowiły fundament potęgi i dobrobytu Rzeczypospolitej Gdańskiej. Przesłanie to wzmacnia łacińska sentencja umieszczona na fasadzie: „Concordia res publicae parvae crescunt, discordia magnae concidunt” – „Zgodą małe republiki rosną, przez niezgodę wielkie upadają”. Z Bramą Złotą wiążą się również fascynujące legendy, które dodają jej aury tajemniczości. Jedna z nich mówi, że kamienne posągi na attyce ożywają w niektóre noce i prowadzą między sobą dysputy o losach miasta, szepcząc przestrogi i rady. Inne podania wspominają o tajemniczej „Złotej Damie”, duchu opiekuńczym, który miał się ukazywać w chwilach zagrożenia, symbolizując mądrość i siłę Gdańska. Brama była świadkiem niezliczonych historycznych wydarzeń, w tym uroczystych wjazdów monarchów i ich orszaków. Przetrwała zawieruchę dziejową, w tym dotkliwe zniszczenia II wojny światowej. Jej staranna odbudowa w 1957 roku stała się potężnym symbolem niezłomnego ducha gdańszczan i ich miłości do swojego dziedzictwa. Jako wzruszające świadectwo, w przejściu bramy umieszczono fotografie przedstawiające morze ruin z 1945 roku, co pozwala w pełni docenić ogrom pracy włożonej w rekonstrukcję miasta. Dziś Brama Złota, zarządzana przez Stowarzyszenie Architektów Polskich, wciąż zachwyca i inspiruje, będąc nie tylko zabytkiem, ale żywą opowieścią o potędze, mądrości, upadku i niezwykłym odrodzeniu wyjątkowego miasta...

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