• The Saint Barbara church dates back to the 15th century but its architecture was strongly modified during its reconstruction in the years 1726-1728.
  • Earlier, in 1550 and 1553, the church was damaged by fires, and in 1571 by military operations during the siege of Gdańsk by King Stephen Batory’s troops.
  • Built in the years 1346-1502, the church is an example of brick Gothic (typical of the Baltic basin) and is one of the largest temples in the world built in bricks.
  • On Nowy Ogrody Street, which is a continuation of Stongevna Street, in 1387 a hospital and a chapel appeared next to it, consecrated in the name of St. Barbara.
  • The Saint Barbara church dates back to the 15th century but its architecture was strongly modified during its reconstruction in the years 1726-1728.
  • The interior was furnished with contemporary elements, accompanied by historical sculptures donated by the National Museum in Gdańsk.
  • While admiring the interior, take a closer look at the modern stained glass located on the street side of the church, created by Barbara Massalska.”
  • It is an example of a brick Gothic church characteristic of the southern part of Gdańsk Pomerania.
  • Gdańsk Długie Ogrody - dawny kościół szpitalny, obecnie rzymskokatolicki kościół parafialny p.w. św.
  • St. Barbara's Church is a late-Gothic parish church on ul. Długie Ogrody, located to the west of Gdańsk Old Town.