Crane Gate
Gdańsk, Poland
It is a unique water gate that also served as a port crane, powered by human muscle, built between 1442 and 1444.
The Crane Gate is a historic water gate in Gdańsk, simultaneously serving as a port crane and fortification, built in its current form between 1442 and 1444. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city, situated on the Motława River. The wooden structure, powered by human muscle, was used for loading and unloading goods and raising ship masts. Inside the Crane Gate, there is a branch of the National Maritime Museum. It is an iconic example of medieval engineering.
- Visit time: 45 min
How long does it take to visit Crane Gate?
Plan about 45 min.
Nearby
- National Maritime Museum — 30 m
- St. Spirit Gate — 80 m
- SS Sołdek — 120 m
- St. Mary's Gate — 140 m
- St. John's Church — 160 m
- Chlebnicka Gate — 230 m
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