It is one of the finest examples of the Gothic-Renaissance historic buildings in the city, built at the intersection of Ulica Długa and Długi Targ, in the most popular part of Gdańsk.

[3] The Main Town Hall in Gdańsk is located on Ulica Długa, part of the Royal Route.

[4] The oldest fragments of the town hall come from 1327 to 1336 - the building was then much smaller in size, which led to its expansion in the subsequent years.

The reform had separated the roles of the city council and ława miejska (which was responsible for the judiciary).

[8] Heavily damaged in WW2, with the loss of the top of the tower, it was carefully repaired and reconstructed, largely complete by 1952.