Uphagen's House

The Uphagen House, a historic tenement house at 12 Długa Street in Gdańsk, is an example of exceptional 18th-century burgher architecture and an important part of the city's history. The earliest mentions of the building date back to 1357, and its brick form was constructed in the 15th century. In 1775, the house was purchased by the historian Johann Uphagen, who renovated it in the Rococo style, adding rich wood paneling and interior decorations. The tenement was the residence of the Uphagen family, and in 1910 it was converted into a museum, whose operation was interrupted by wartime destruction in 1945. The reconstruction of the building began in 1946, and it has served as a museum since 1981, offering visitors richly decorated interiors, including an entrance hall, tea room, living room, and dining rooms, with original furniture and works of art. An interesting fact is that the Uphagen House is the only tenement of its kind in Poland, symbolizing Gdańsk's culture and history, and its name refers to the Uphagen family traditions that have survived historical conditions. The museum revives the memory of Gdańsk's bourgeois world and showcases aspects of daily life, elegance, and craftsmanship of the era. Throughout its history, the building has not only changed owners but has also served various functions, and to this day it attracts tourists interested in the city's cultural heritage.