Long Lane, Gdańsk

The Long Street or Lange Gasse ( pl. ulica Długa ) is a boulevard in Gdansk. It runs in the center of the Main City and ends in the Long Market ( Długi Targ ). Together they call both also King Street ( Droga Królewska ).

History

In the 13th century it was a trade route, which culminated in an oval marketplace. During this time she was more or less the main street of Gdansk.

After the occupation of Danzig by the Teutonic Order, they remained the main street of the city right. From 1331 she is listed in documents as urban Longa Platea. In the Middle Ages all the way from the former Golden Gate (now Golden Gate ) was (today's Green Gate ) considered a single road to the Koggentor.

Since time immemorial, Long Street and Long Market were the residential area of ​​the wealthy. The houses belonged to the noble patricians and merchants as well as people who held high offices. Due to Parade celebrations in the years 1457 - 1552, in particular the collection of King Casimir IV Jagiello in 1457, the name of King Street was built. Here large quarters were rented by Polish kings, during celebrations of the royal families thunderous fireworks were organized.

The appearance of the street changed over the centuries and over again. In the 19th century Beischläge began to disappear from her, the last one was removed in 1872, and its old luster faded. The road and the market were imported from Scandinavia in 1882 paved with cobblestones, before it was covered with ordinary stones. Later, still tramlines were laid.

After the Second World War

The Long Street was completely destroyed, but is once again one of the tourist attractions. After removing the tram tracks and the old paving stones polished granite appeared.

Well-known Houses in Long Street

• Ferber
• Schumannhaus
• Uphagenhaus
• Lion Court
• Czirenberg House