Dwór Artusa
Dwór Artusa - Artus Court. Constructed in its present form in 1481. The grain exchange from 1742 and in use as a museum since the 19th century. Długi Targ 43/45.
"Beyond the fountain a broad flight of steps ascends to the Artushof or Junkerhof, used as a Corn Exchange since 1742, the former name being said to be derived from the mediaeval tradition of King Arthur, and the latter from the 'Junker', or wealthy merchants of Danzig, who formerly assembled here. The present edifice was erected in 1477-81 on the site of an older building. On the lower part of the facade (1609-17) are medallion-portraits of King Sigismund III. and his son Ladislaus IV".--Baedeker 1910.
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Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of ... ... read more 
