Green Gate
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The Green Gate in Gdańsk
, Poland
, is one of the most notable tourist attraction
s of the city. It is situated between Long Market
(Długi Targ) and the River Motława.
. The Green Gate is a building which is clearly inspired by the Antwerp City Hall
. It was built between 1568-1571 to serve as the formal residence of the Polish monarchs. It is a masterpiece by Regnier (or Reiner van Amsterdam), the architect from Amsterdam
and reflects the influence of the Flemish architecture in the city. Hans Kramer likely participated in the construction. On 11-20 February 1646 the future Queen of Poland, Marie Louise Gonzaga, was entertained here. The Nature Society
, located here in the late 18th century, soon moved to the House of Naturalists (Research Society House).
Today the Green Gate houses the National Museum
in Gdańsk. Various exhibitions, meetings, conferences and shows are organized here. In one room, the office of former President Lech Wałęsa
is located.
Gdansk
Gdańsk is a Polish city on the Baltic coast, at the centre of the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area.The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay , in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia, spa town of Sopot, and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, is one of the most notable tourist attraction
Tourist attraction
A tourist attraction is a place of interest where tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, or amusement opportunities....
s of the city. It is situated between Long Market
Long Market
The Long Market in Gdańsk, Poland, is one of the most notable tourist attractions of the city.It is situated between the end of Long Lane and Green Gate .-History:...
(Długi Targ) and the River Motława.
History
Together with the Golden Gate and the Highland Gate it was used to span the Long Street and Long Market, called the Royal RouteRoyal Route
Royal Route may refer to:*Royal Route, Warsaw, Poland*Royal Road, Kraków, Poland*Royal Route, Gdańsk, PolandSee also:*Coronation Route, Poland...
. The Green Gate is a building which is clearly inspired by the Antwerp City Hall
Antwerp City Hall
The City Hall of Antwerp, Belgium, stands on the western side of Antwerp's Grote Markt . Erected between 1561 and 1565 to the design of Cornelis Floris de Vriendt and several other architects and artists, this Renaissance building incorporates both Flemish and Italian influences.The low arcaded...
. It was built between 1568-1571 to serve as the formal residence of the Polish monarchs. It is a masterpiece by Regnier (or Reiner van Amsterdam), the architect from Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
and reflects the influence of the Flemish architecture in the city. Hans Kramer likely participated in the construction. On 11-20 February 1646 the future Queen of Poland, Marie Louise Gonzaga, was entertained here. The Nature Society
Danzig Research Society
The Danzig Research Society was founded in 1743 in the city of Danzig . The Societas Physicae Experimentalis , later renamed to Naturforschende Gesellschaft , is thus considered as one of the oldest research societies in Central and Eastern Europe.Already in 1670, the physician Israel Conradi...
, located here in the late 18th century, soon moved to the House of Naturalists (Research Society House).
Today the Green Gate houses the National Museum
National Museum, Gdańsk
National Museum in Gdańsk , established in 1972 , is one of the main branches of Poland's National Museum system....
in Gdańsk. Various exhibitions, meetings, conferences and shows are organized here. In one room, the office of former President Lech Wałęsa
Lech Wałęsa
Lech Wałęsa is a Polish politician, trade-union organizer, and human-rights activist. A charismatic leader, he co-founded Solidarity , the Soviet bloc's first independent trade union, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983, and served as President of Poland between 1990 and 95.Wałęsa was an electrician...
is located.