Find out why Gdańsk is one of the most important museum centers in Poland and a treasury of knowledge for art, history and science enthusiasts. Wander through the centuries and uncover the mysteries of the past, exploring extraordinary collections, interactive exhibitions and unique exhibits.
Court of the Brotherhood of St. George is located in Gdańsk at Targ Węglowy 27. It was built in the years 1487-1494 by Jan Glothau as the seat of the patriciate confraternity of the Main City of Gdańsk. After the destruction of the Second World War, the building was rebuilt in 1950-1953.
The Main Town Hall is a Gothic and Renaissance building situated at the junction of Dluga Street and Dlugi Targ. The most important parts of the Town Hall, housing the permanent exhibition, are its beautiful rooms: the Hall, the White Room and the Red Room. In high season, for an additional fee, the tourists can climb up to the roof walk in the tower located about 50 m above the ground, where they can admire the magnificent panorama of Gdansk.
One of the most visually stunning historic buildings located on the so-called Royal Route. It used to be a meeting place for merchants, a venue for meetings, balls and events. Later it was adopted for the purposes of the grain exchange. One of the most unique antiques of the Artus Court is the impressive 11-metre high tiled stove, proudly called the “king of all stoves”.
Crane Gate is also a port crane, formerly used for transshipment of ships. It is one of the most recognizable and spectacular symbols of Gdańsk. It is an attraction on a European scale.
Erected in stages for over 159 years, St. Mary's Church is the largest brick church in the world. It is 105.5 m long, 66 m wide in its transept, the vault is 30 m high and the interior can accommodate about 20 thousand people. From the gallery of the impressive 78-metres bell tower with its characteristic flat-roof figure proudly raised over Gdansk, there is a great view of the city panorama. Almost 400 steps need to be covered to climb there. Besides, in the shade of the Church, there is a baroque Royal Chapel funded by Poland's king John III Sobieski, with an original facade and characteristic three domes.
The Torture Chamber was built in the second half of the 14th century as a fortification of the Main Town of Gdansk. Along with the Prison Tower, it constituted the Gatehouse complex (barbican) of Dluga Street. The structure was rebuilt at the end of the 16th century. It served as a courtroom and prison and oversaw countless executions over the centuries.