Jungferngasse

The name "Langer Krug" originally comes from Jungferngasse No. 3. However, in the 15th century, it was used to denote the neighborhood as well as Plappergasse and Kleine Bäckergasse. From 1624, the section between Burggrafenstraße and Kleine Bäckergasse was called Rittergasse. In the 18th century, to distinguish it from Rechtstädtische Rittergasse, it was called Altstädtische Rittergasse. The section from Kleine Bäckergasse to Hakelwerk was called Lawendelgasse. From 1663, the name Jungferngasse appeared, and in 1694, it finally became established in its known extent. The old name continued to be used alongside until the 18th century.

According to Löschin, the name itself goes back to the Brigittenkloster, which owned almost the entire street. W. Stephan, on the other hand, believes it was, as so often in Gdańsk, an ironic name that lost its meaning over time. In Jungferngasse, maidens were as common as the scent of lavender in Lawendelgassen. The fact that the Order's bathhouse was located between Jungferngasse and An der Schneidemühle likely did not contribute to the good reputation of the area. Since the war, it has continued to bear its name translated into Polish and is now called ul. Panieńska.