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Gdańsk Długa Street — Długa Street’s colorful historic facades with the Town Hall tower beyondPhoto: Banja-Frans Mulder · CC BY 3.0 · edited

Gdańsk Długa Street

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Gdańsk Długa Street is a pedestrian street in Gdańsk’s Główne Miasto, running from the Golden Gate to Long Market and the Green Gate.

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Gdańsk Długa Street — View along Długa Street toward the Town Hall Ting Chen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · edited
Gdańsk Długa Street — View along Długa Street toward the Town HallGdańsk Długa Street — Historic facades frame the street, with an arch and tower in the distanceGdańsk Długa Street — Długa Street leading to the Golden Gate between colorful townhousesGdańsk Długa Street — A row of historic townhouses along Długa StreetGdańsk Długa Street — Street view between tall facades toward a distant church towerGdańsk Długa Street — Street cafes and passersby among Długa Street’s historic buildings

Why go

  • Uphagen House at number 12 dates to around 1780.
  • Ferber House at number 28 dates to around 1560.
  • Langgasser Gate stands at number 86.

Walking route

  • Golden GateStart here and walk along Długa Street toward Long Market and the Green Gate.
  • Long MarketContinue along the street to Long Market.

Don't miss

  • Frieze at number 61Scenes of old Gdańsk life include townspeople, buildings, the waterfront and ships.At number 611950s

Tips for your visit

  • Walk the pedestrian zone, where polished granite replaced the old paving blocks after the tram tracks were removed.

Best time to visit

  • Długa Street is open 24 hours every day.

History

A settlement formed near the later Long Market and town hall in the late 9th century. By the 13th century, Długa Street served merchants and was probably the city’s main road. Wealthy families, merchants and officials lived along it, and Polish kings rented quarters for royal celebrations.

  1. 9th c.A settlement of fishers, craftspeople and merchants grew beside a port on the Mottlau.
  2. 13th c.Długa Street served as a merchants’ route and was probably Gdańsk’s main thoroughfare.
  3. 1331City records first mention the street as Longa Platea, making it the first street recorded in Danzig.
  4. 1457–1552Parades and celebrations for Polish kings gave the street the name Königstraße, or King’s Street.
  5. 1852–53Gas lighting was installed along the street.
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  1. 1944–45The street’s buildings were almost completely destroyed.
  2. 1950–53Historic-style facades were rebuilt using historical models.

Sources: Długa Street, Gdańsk - Wikipedia · Langgasse - Wikipedia · Rue Longue (Gdańsk) - Wikipedia · Ulica Długa w Gdańsku - Wikipedia · checked 27 Oct 2026

Where
Długa 67/68, 80-831 Gdańsk, Poland, Gdansk

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Questions and answers

What are Gdańsk Długa Street’s opening hours?

The street is open 24 hours every day.

What can I see on Gdańsk Długa Street?

The frieze at number 61 shows scenes of old Gdańsk, including townspeople, buildings, the waterfront and ships.

Where does Gdańsk Długa Street lead?

It runs from the Golden Gate to Long Market and the Green Gate.

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