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Long Market and Main Town in Gdansk

Długi Targ, 80-828 Gdańsk, woj. pomorskie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Old Towns / Market Squares

Long Market and Main Town in Gdansk

Location and surroundings

The Long Market is a representative square and promenade that is the heart of the Main Town in Gdansk, connecting with Long Street. For centuries it was the city's main commercial hub.

History

The history of this part of Gdansk dates back to the 13th century. In 1945 the Main Town was about 95% destroyed. In 1947 the decision was made to rebuild it in its historic form. The Gothic-Renaissance Main Town Hall, whose construction began in 1346, today houses the main seat of the Museum of Gdansk.

What to see

  • The Main Town Hall
  • Neptune's Fountain
  • the Artus Court
  • the Golden Gate and the Green Gate

Who it is for

For lovers of Hanseatic architecture and the history of coastal Gdansk.

Practical information

Visiting

  • The Long Market is a publicly accessible promenade, the walk is free of charge
  • Tickets apply to the buildings (the Main Town Hall / Museum of Gdansk, the Artus Court)

Seasonality and hours

The square is accessible year-round, around the clock.

Getting there

Main Town in Gdansk, a pedestrian zone.

Visit duration: 1-2 h Seasonality: year-round Opening hours: ogólnodostępny plac/deptak (24 h)

Sposób dojazdu

  • Pieszo

Kontakt

Source: https://gdansk.gedanopedia.pl/gdansk/?title=G%C5%81%C3%93WNE_MIASTO; https://www.polska.travel/

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