Długi Targ or Long Market (german: Langer Markt) in
Gdańsk
Gdańsk ( , also ; ; csb, Gduńsk;Stefan Ramułt, ''Słownik języka pomorskiego, czyli kaszubskiego'', Kraków 1893, Gdańsk 2003, ISBN 83-87408-64-6. , Johann Georg Theodor Grässe, ''Orbis latinus oder Verzeichniss der lateinischen Benen ...
,
Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces called voivodeships, covering an area of . Poland has a population of over 38 million and is the fifth-most populous ...
, is one of the most notable
tourist attraction
A tourist attraction is a place of interest that tourists visit, typically for its inherent or an exhibited natural or cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, offering leisure and amusement.
Types
Places of natural b ...
s of the city. It is situated between the end of
Ulica Długa (the ''Long Lane''), and the
Green Gate
The Green Gate ( pl, Brama Zielona, german: former Koggentor, now Grünes Tor) in Gdańsk, Poland, is one of the city's most notable tourist attractions. It is situated between Long Market (''Długi Targ'') and the River Motława.
History
Wi ...
(''Brama Zielona'').
History
Established in about 13th century, initially as a merchant road leading to the oval market place. Soon after
Teutonic takeover of Danzig (Gdańsk) by
Teutonic Knights
The Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem, commonly known as the Teutonic Order, is a Catholic religious institution founded as a military society in Acre, Kingdom of Jerusalem. It was formed to aid Christians on ...
, known as the ''Gdańsk slaughter'',
the street become the city's main artery. Its official name in Latin ''Longa Platea'' was first written in 1331, German name ''Langgasse'' was introduced later and Polish ''Ulica Długa'' in 1552.
Before the
Partitions of Poland
The Partitions of Poland were three partitions of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth that took place toward the end of the 18th century and ended the existence of the state, resulting in the elimination of sovereign Poland and Lithuania for 12 ...
it was also called the Royal Route because it served as a road of solemn entrances into the city during the visitations by Polish monarchs.
The latter name was popularized between 1457-1552. During the monarchs' visits to the city they were entertained in the tenement houses along the route and during the feasts of the Royal family the city council arrange fireworks here.
The street was inhabited by the most prominent and the most wealthy citizens of the Royal City of Danzig. It was also a place of executions of
witches
Witchcraft traditionally means the use of magic or supernatural powers to harm others. A practitioner is a witch. In medieval and early modern Europe, where the term originated, accused witches were usually women who were believed to have use ...
,
heretics and
criminals that were nobles or city's
citizens
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Each state determines the conditions under which it will recognize persons as its citizens, and ...
. The others were executed on ''Galgenberg/Szubieniczna Góra'' (Gallows Mountain) or in ''Peinkammertor/Katownia'' (Torture chamber).
Features
See also
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List of mannerist structures in Northern Poland
The mannerist architecture and sculpture in Poland have two major traditions – Polish/Italian and Dutch/Flemish, that dominated in northern Poland. The Silesian mannerism of South-Western Poland was largely influenced by Bohemian and German man ...
References
External links
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Buildings and structures in Gdańsk
Squares in Poland
Tourist attractions in Gdańsk