Długi Targ (the Long Market) is the ceremonial heart of Gdańsk's Main Town — the final, widest stretch of the Royal Route that runs from the Golden Gate to the Green Gate. What began as a 13th-century merchant road grew into the parade avenue of Polish kings and the address of the city's wealthiest Hanseatic burghers, lined with lavish gabled townhouses, the Neptune Fountain, Artus Court and the Main Town Hall that together symbolize Gdańsk's Golden Age. Heavily destroyed in World War II and painstakingly reconstructed, it was designated a Historic Monument of Poland in 1994, and its paving was renewed between 2022 and 2024, leaving a well-kept pedestrian square today. Strolling the square is free; only the individual house-museums charge admission.
Neptune's Fountain (Fontanna Neptuna): Gdańsk's emblem, designed by Abraham van den Blocke and unveiled in 1617, standing in front of Artus Court — the square's signature photo spot
Artus Court (Dwór Artusa): the 'drawing room of old Gdańsk,' the meeting hall of merchant elites, famed for a tiled stove over 10 metres tall (a Museum of Gdańsk branch)
Main Town Hall (Ratusz Głównego Miasta): its tower crowned by a gilded figure of King Sigismund II Augustus, with a climbable viewpoint over the Old Town and the ornate Red Room inside
Green Gate and Golden Gate: the grand portals that bookend the square — the Green Gate, inspired by Antwerp's town hall, once served as a royal residence
The Golden House (Złota Kamienica) and neighbouring Mannerist–Baroque merchant façades, so richly carved and gilded that the street itself is an open-air museum
Good to know
SafetyIn high season the Long Market and the area around Gdańsk Główny station attract pickpockets. Carry bags in front, keep wallets out of back pockets, and be especially alert in the first few minutes after arriving, when you're disoriented.
SeasonIn 2026 St. Dominic's Fair (Jarmark św. Dominika) runs 25 July–16 August across the square. During it Długi Targ is intensely crowded with stalls and concerts, so book accommodation early and, for a calmer visit, walk early morning or evening.
CautionAmber sold in the surrounding lanes (e.g. Mariacka Street) can include plastic fakes. Buy only from shops certified by Poland's National Amber Chamber and ask for proof of authenticity.
RulesThe house-museums (Artus Court, Main Town Hall, Uphagen's House) charge admission and each has its own closed days (often Monday or Tuesday) and last-entry times. Always check current prices and hours on the Museum of Gdańsk website before visiting.
MannersDo not climb or sit on the Neptune Fountain or the monuments, and keep hands and feet out of the water. In restaurants a tip of around 10% is customary; check first whether a service charge is already on the bill.
SeasonThis is the Baltic coast, so even midsummer brings sudden showers and breeze, with cool evenings. Bring a light jacket and rain protection, and wear comfortable shoes for the cobbled paving.
Practical info
The square is about a 10–15 minute walk from Gdańsk Główny station, or take tram 3, 6 or 9 to the 'Długi Targ' stop right beside it; the SKM commuter train stops nearby at Śródmieście. Walking the square is free and open 24 hours, but the museums (Artus Court, Main Town Hall) have their own opening days and tickets — confirm the latest hours and prices on the official Museum of Gdańsk site before you go.
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