Dom Uphagena – Kamienica Mieszczańska

Jessika Cantu

a month ago

"The beautiful door is what first caught my attention. I had no idea the building was even open for tours. In fact, my curiosity (or, if we’re being honest, my nosiness) led me to push open the door and peek inside what I assumed was a boutique. Imagine my surprise when I found out I could actually wander through the entire house and satisfy my curiosity even further. The house itself is impressively well preserved, and the staff were incredibly kind and patient with all of my questions, and excessive photo-taking. That said, my excitement and expectations may have gotten a little ahead of reality. While the building itself is beautiful, I found the furnishings and room displays somewhat disappointing, and several floors appeared to be off-limits during my visit. The biggest letdown was what had once been a grand dining hall, which was furnished with folding chairs and silverware that looked more suited to a backyard barbecue than a historic mansion. In a city as rich in history as Gdańsk, I imagine it wouldn’t be too difficult to find period-style furnishings to help bring the rooms to life, even if they weren’t authentic to the original house. The building deserves a presentation that better matches its architectural beauty. Nonetheless, there were still memorable moments. One of the highlights of my visit was stumbling across a black-and-white photograph of a staircase that I had been completely obsessed with throughout my trip. And a special thank you goes to the lovely attendant who kindly held a door nearly closed so I could get a better photograph of one of the rooms. Small gestures like that make a lasting impression. Overall, it was a lovely experience and a pleasant way to escape the rain for a while. While the interiors didn’t quite live up to my expectations, the architecture, the staff, and a few unexpected discoveries made the visit worthwhile."

Gary Brazel

3 months ago

"It's a merchant family's house on Ulica Dluga that after WWII was rebuilt and furnished as it would be in the late 18th century. It's now a museum. The carved and painted wood panels are original. Admission is free on Mondays."

Agn K

10 months ago

"It is one of the Museum of Gdansk branches. Beautiful merchant's townhouse and exhibition gallery on the top floor, currently with the amazing silverware display. Due to the age of the building it is not accessible, you have to negotiate the staircase to see any rooms. Entry tickets are reasonably priced, and there are free tickets for disabled visitors and their carers, so you don't have to wait for Monday, which is free entry day."

John D

6 months ago

"One of the few 18th century mansions in Europe so well preserved and open to the public. The perfectly preserved interiors, furniture and furnishings allow you to travel back in time for a while. You can also admire beautiful tiled stoves. We were fascinated by the hand-carved wooden paneling in all the rooms, especially in the living room and three smaller, themed lounges."