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. The inscription on the gate reads: "In agreement, small republics grow, because of disagreements, large republics fall apart. "
During the Second World War, the Golden Gate was destroyed, restoration work was completed in 1957. Currently, the building is considered one of the main attractions of the city.
The Golden and Green Gates connect the two ends of the Royal Way. In more detail, it is precisely behind the Golden Gate that one of the central and most famous streets of the old city, Dluga Street, originates. It is this street, together with the Long Market Square (Dlugi Targ), that form the Royal Route (Royal Way) and are rightfully considered the most beautiful streets of Gdansk.
During the Second World War, the Golden Gate was destroyed, restoration work was completed in 1957. Currently, the building is considered one of the main attractions of the city.
The Golden and Green Gates connect the two ends of the Royal Way. In more detail, it is precisely behind the Golden Gate that one of the central and most famous streets of the old city, Dluga Street, originates. It is this street, together with the Long Market Square (Dlugi Targ), that form the Royal Route (Royal Way) and are rightfully considered the most beautiful streets of Gdansk.
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