Stagiewna Gate

The Green Gate in Gdańsk marks the eastern end of Long Market and sits right on the Motława River. This imposing structure from the late 16th century was built in the Flemish Mannerist style and replaced an older Cog Gate. The green-painted façade gives the building its name, while the four evenly spaced passageways and the palace-like architecture point to its original purpose as a residence for Polish kings. Today the restored gate houses a branch of the National Museum. Visitors can see exhibitions there and attend cultural events. The building also served for a time as an office for former president Lech Wałęsa, before that section was incorporated into the European Solidarity Centre.