Green Gate

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Green Gate
Building
Architectural style Flemish mannerism
Town Gdańsk
Country Poland
Construction
Started 1564
Completed 1568
Design team
Architect Reiner van Amsterdam

The Green Gate (Polish: Brama Zielona, German: Koggentor) in Gdańsk, Poland, is one of the most notable tourist attractions of the city.

It is situated between Long Market (Długi Targ) and the River Motława.

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The Green Gate is a building which is clearly inspired by the Antwerp City Hall.[1] It was built between 1568-1571 to serve as the formal residence of the Polish monarchs.[2] It is a masterpiece by Regnier (or Reiner van Amsterdam), the architect from Amsterdam[3] and reflects the influence of the Flemish architecture in the city. In construction probably participated Hans Kramer.

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Coordinates: 54°20′59″N 18°38′54″E / 54.3497°N 18.6482°E / 54.3497; 18.6482

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