Article Gdansk – Royal Route

The heart of the historical event was the Royal Road (Droga Królewska), which leads directly into the heart of the Old Town and represents the best that Gdańsk has to offer.
At one end, you will enter Długa Street, which leads through two monumental gates towards the main station, and at the other end, you will walk through the Green Gate to the embankment of the Moltawa River.

Renaissance city gate, built in 1588. Originally the main entrance gate to the city and the beginning of the Royal Route. The imposing structure, following the Italian and Antwerp architecture, is decorated with the coats of arms of Gdańsk, Poland and the Kingdom of Prussia and statues of lions.

This Renaissance masterpiece formed one of the main entrances to the old town. The building is decorated with gold, the coat of arms of Gdańsk and allegorical statues symbolizing the virtues (Peace, Freedom, Wealth, Glory, etc.). In the spirit of Dutch Mannerism, it welcomes you with pomp and elegance.

If you pass through the Golden Gate, you will enter the most beautiful and important street in Gdańsk – Long Street.

Long Street is without a doubt the most important tourist attraction in Gdańsk. These wonderfully picturesque streets represent the heart of the historic center.

The Long Street smoothly turns into Długi Targ (Long Market), the main square and the essence of Gdańsk's atmos­phere. It is a place full of colorful townhouses, each of which tells a story of the wealth and trade of the Hanseatic city.

Długi Targ, or Long Market, is the main center of historic Gdańsk and one of the most visited tourist spots.

The square was founded in the 13th century as the main commercial district of what was then Gdańsk. Over the centuries, Long Square became the richest and most expensive part of the city, which remains the case today.

In the central part of Długe Targ, in front of Arthur's Court, stands a historic fountain from the 17th century. The God of the Seas has become one of the most recognizable symbols of the city and a popular photo spot. It is considered a masterpiece of Mannerist Rococo.

An important monument is the Renaissance residence of wealthy merchants, Arthur's Court. It is a historical meeting place for Gdańsk merchants, brotherhoods and nobility. Today it houses a museum hall, which impresses with its decoration and the largest tiled stove in Europe.

The entire square is lined with dozens of restaurants, cafes and wine bars, but be prepared for prices that are significantly higher than elsewhere in the city.

A romantic walk through the beautifully lit square is definitely worth it.

This ornate house was inspired by the Antwerp Town Hall and dates back to 1566. Originally intended as a residence for the Polish kings, the building connects Dlugi Targ Square with the Motlawa River embankment through four passages, closing the Royal Route towards the river.