Description of the attraction
The Green Gate is one of the most famous landmarks in Gdansk, located between the Long Market and the Motlawa River. The Green Gate is the first example of the Dutch Mannerist architectural style in Gdansk.
The Green Gate was built in 1564-1568 by the architects Hans Grammer from Dresden and Rainier from Amsterdam. During the construction of the Green Gate, the influence of Flemish architecture was very clearly traced. Small building bricks were specially brought from Amsterdam. The building was named "Green Gate" because its façade was painted green. It was originally conceived as a suburban residence of Polish kings. However, for its intended purpose, the building was used only once - in 1646, when Maria Luisa Gonzara, the bride of Vladislav IV, was housed in the residence. At the end of the 18th century, the building housed the Nature Society, which later moved to the House of Naturalists.
During the Second World War, the building was badly damaged, so restoration work was carried out in the post-war years. Today the building houses the National Museum of Gdansk. The large hall on the ground floor hosts various thematic exhibitions, conferences and meetings.
