Golden Gate

Złota Brama, Golden Gate

Poland, Gdansk

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Golden Gate

Złota Brama, Golden Gate

Poland, Gdansk

The Golden Gate is one of the most famous sights in Gdansk. The gate was built in 1612–1614 by Jan Strakowski according to the design of the architect Abraham van den Block. Both sides of the Golden Gate are decorated with figures symbolizing universal virtues.

During World War II, the Golden Gate was destroyed and then completely restored in 1957.

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Temuchin

Traveled 5 years ago

Rating 9

Golden Gate (Z?ota Brama).

Of course, they are not covered with gold. Z? ota Brama are located on Long Street. They were built in 1612-1614 on the site of a 13th-century Gothic gate (Dlugoulichny Gate - Brama D? ugouliczna). They are located at one end of Dluga Street, being part of the old city fortifications along with the prison gates and the prison tower. Both sides of the gate are decorated with figures symbolizing civic virtues. On the western side, the figures represent Peace, Liberty, Happiness and Glory. On the east side, the figures personify (from right to left) Consent, Justice, Piety and Caution.→

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Polina_Sumy

Traveled 14 years ago

Rating 8

Urban architecture lovers

Pass through the Golden Gates of the city and feel like a king (or queen)! After all, it was through these gates, at one time, that the royal corteges entered the central street of Gdansk. At the top of the gate are two sculptural groups. Moreover, on the western side, the figures symbolize the desires of the inhabitants of the city - these are Peace, Freedom, Happiness and Greatness. And from the east - they talk about the main civil virtues - Reason, Justice, Piety and Consent.→

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