Langgarter Tor, Renaissancetor in Długie Ogrody, Polen
The Żuławska Gate is a Renaissance-style city gate with two decorated upper sections that frame the passage through it. Each side displays ornate stone carvings and symbolic figures arranged in ways that show the architectural tastes of its time.
The structure was built in the early 1600s by architect Jan Strakowski, replacing an older Gothic gate that had stood in the same location since the 13th century. This rebuild marked a shift toward the Renaissance style that became typical of the city's new public buildings.
The gate displays eight allegorical figures carved in stone, each representing virtues that were important to the city. Visitors who look closely at both the eastern and western sides can see different sets of figures that work together to convey what made Gdańsk thrive as a trading center.
The gate is located near the historic city center and serves as a physical landmark that is easy to spot when walking through this part of Gdańsk. Visitors can approach it from multiple directions and photograph the structures from both sides to see the full range of carvings and decorative details.
Above the gate entrance, a Latin phrase expresses an important message about the relationship between unity and the strength of a city. This inscription reminds visitors of the values that guided the community when the structure was built.
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