Lwi Dwór, an Arcaded House in Gdańsk Lipce

Lwi Dwór is a historic two-story arcaded house located on Św. Wojciech Road in the Lipce district of Gdańsk. Considered the oldest arcaded house in Poland, it was built around the year 1600 and is the oldest building of its kind in the so-called Żuławy Group. This house represents the rural residential-agricultural architecture typical of the Żuławy region. It stands out due to its large size and the arcade placed on the shorter side, making it an example of the "first type" of Żuławy arcaded houses. The building, measuring 12 by 20 meters, originally served as both a grain warehouse and the residence of the owner. The ground floor housed livestock, such as horses and cattle, while the attic with a gallery was used for storing grain and fodder. The arcade, supported by nine wooden columns, had practical significance—its size allowed for a cart to be loaded under the roof, facilitating the transport of grain to the attic. The building's construction was made using traditional timber-framed technology, with clay filled in on wooden slats. The history of Lwi Dwór dates back to the 17th century, when the village of Lipce was a rural settlement located along the important Tczew-Gdańsk route. Despite the passage of time and various alterations, Lwi Dwór remains a remarkable example of Żuławy rural architecture, combining both residential and agricultural functions. Its impressive volume, approximately 1,660 m³, makes it one of the largest buildings of its kind in Poland.