Golden Gate & Prison Tower
Złota Brama
The Renaissance gate at the western end of the Royal Route. Statues on its entablature symbolize peace and freedom, and a medieval prison tower stands beside it.
The Golden Gate was built in 1612 to 1614 and marks the starting point where visitors enter the main city along Long Lane. Eight allegorical statues on its entablature represent peace, freedom, wealth, honor, wisdom, piety, justice, and harmony. Outside the gate lie High Gate and the 'Forward Gate' complex, made up of a medieval prison tower and a torture chamber (the former site of the Amber Museum). Beside the Golden Gate, a statue of St. George slaying the dragon stands atop the spire of the Confraternity of St. George's building.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Uphagen House
- Ulica Długa (Long Lane)
- Main Town Hall
- Amber Museum
- Neptune's Fountain
- Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre
- Artus Court
- St. Mary's Church