Golden Gate

Very beautiful gate but it’s under construction. Because of that the entrance it’s not enough wide and people are little bit fighting for coming through.

The place was very nice and breathtaking. I enjoyed the sunset time by this place to walk around and have some fresh air. It is very clean and well maintained. The atmosphere is really a place to release.

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.

Beautiful ancient city , A lots of amazing place. The building looks so amazing with nice style ,old romantic, a lots of restaurants and reasonable price. 🛻Hard to found parking place, you have to park around outside from old Town and walk to old Town. ✅️🇵🇱 Recommend visit , I give ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ here for points.

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."

Nice and historic gate on the entrance of the main street. Undergoing construction at the moment

We took a walking tour which started here. Very eye catching and it was interesting / funny to learn how the place got its name!

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.