Long Market

The Ulica Długa (Long Street) in Gdańsk, Poland, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. Initially, it served as a merchant road leading to the oval market place, but it soon became the city's main artery following the Teutonic takeover of Danzig (Gdańsk) by the Teutonic Knights, also known as the "Gdańsk slaughter." The street was officially named Longa Platea in Latin in 1331, and later became known as Langgasse in German and Ulica Długa in Polish in 1552.

Before the Partitions of Poland, the street was also referred to as the "Royal Route" due to its use as a road for the grand entrances of Polish monarchs during their visits to the city. During these visits, the monarchs were entertained in the tenement houses along the street, and the city council would even arrange fireworks for feasts of the Royal family.

The Ulica Długa was home to the most prominent and wealthy citizens of the Royal City of Danzig. It was also a place of execution for witches, heretics, and criminals who were either nobles or citizens of the city. Those who did not fit into these categories were executed on the Gallows Mountain (Galgenberg/Szubieniczna Góra) or in the Torture Chamber (Peinkammertor/Katownia).