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Long Market
The Long Market (Polish: Długi Targ, German: Langer Markt) in Gdańsk, Poland, is one of the most notable tourist attractions of the city.
It is situated between the end of Long Lane (Ulica Długa, Langgasse) and Green Gate (Brama Zielona, Koggentor).
History
Established in about 13th century, initially as a merchant road leading to the oval market place. Soon after bloody takeover of Gdańsk by Teutonic Knights, known as the Gdańsk slaughter, the street become the city's main artery. Its official name in Latin Longa Platea was first written in 1331, German name Langgasse was introduced later and Polish Ulica Długa in 1552. Before the Partitions of Poland it was also called the Royal Route because it served as a road of solemn entrances into the city during the visitations by Polish monarchs. The latter name was popularized between 1457-1552. During the monarchs' visits to the city they were entertained in the tenement houses along the route and during the feasts of the Royal family the city council arrange fireworks here. The street was inhabited by the most prominent and the most wealthy citizens of the Royal City of Gdańsk. It was also a place of executions of witches, heretics and criminals that were nobles or city's citizens. The others were executed on Galgenberg/Szubieniczna Góra (Gallows Mountain) or in Peinkammertor/Katownia (Torture chamber).
t:source: http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Długi_TargLandmarks near Long Market
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Artus Court
60 yd ( 50 m ) from Long Market -
Neptune Fountain
60 yd ( 50 m ) from Long Market -
Main Town Hall
120 yd ( 110 m ) from Long Market -
Green Gate
130 yd ( 120 m ) from Long Market -
Long Bridge
180 yd ( 170 m ) from Long Market -
Crane over the Motława River
440 yd ( 400 m ) from Long Market -
Golden Gate
450 yd ( 410 m ) from Long Market -
Central Maritime Museum
470 yd ( 430 m ) from Long Market -
Great Armoury
510 yd ( 470 m ) from Long Market -
Wybrzeże Theatre
520 yd ( 480 m ) from Long Market -
Holy Trinity Church
540 yd ( 490 m ) from Long Market -
National Museum
620 yd ( 570 m ) from Long Market -
Polish Baltic Philharmonic
640 yd ( 580 m ) from Long Market -
Amber Museum
690 yd ( 630 m ) from Long Market -
Johannes Hevelius Monument
800 yd ( 730 m ) from Long Market -
Old Town Hall
800 yd ( 730 m ) from Long Market -
Madison Shopping Gallery
0.6 mi ( 940 m ) from Long Market -
Gdansk Central Station
0.6 mi ( 1 km ) from Long Market -
Speedway Stadium in Gdańsk
0.7 mi ( 1 km ) from Long Market -
Gdansk Main Railway Station
0.7 mi ( 1.2 km ) from Long Market