Afterwards you can make the brief trip to the peninsula that curves around the final bend of the Dead Vistula. A Polish military transit depot was installed here in the s by permission from the League of Nations, and was seen by the Germans as a vital first domino for their invasion.
With dwindling supplies and no effective way of responding to the attack, the depot withstood bombardment from the sea and for seven days before surrendering on 7 September. After the war one of the guardhouses was restored and turned into a museum, while the others have been left in ruins.
At the western end of Long Street, this beautiful Mannerist gate is in a string of fortifications in front of the fearsome Prison Tower and High Gate. The gate has a balustrade on its roof and on both sides are four allegorical statues representing the qualities of an ideal citizen based on the classical cardinal virtues: Peace, Freedom, Wealth and Fame on the west side, and Harmony, Justice, Piety and Prudence facing Long Street. As you see it now, this church in the Oliwa District, some 10 kilometres northwest of the Old Town , dates to the 14th and 15th centuries.
This beach has a clean ribbon of fine sand backed by a chain of parks and curving for several kilometres up the coast to the west. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn. My tips for healthy vegan vegetarian and very delicious food are:. Even if you have only one day in the city, I recommend visiting the places in and near the old town which is absolutely doable in 1 day. However, my main tip is not to rush and always look up and fully understand the stunning architecture of the buildings in the house.
There are still beautiful buildings, so if you are not short on time, get lost and stroll the area, too. Okay, here you are. You have just entered the fun and bustling Long Street — the main sightseeing area and tourist hotspot.
But even though it can get crowded and busy and touristy , I totally admired the street and the houses. You will find so many beautiful houses here.
The street was actually terribly destroyed during World War II but got rebuilt, and nowadays, nothing reminded me of the war when walking up and down it. Musicians and artists will entertainn the visitors at least if the weather is good. Thus, it is also a great place to visit for people of all ages.
It just takes a minute or so without stops from the Golden Gate. Most of it dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The main town hall is also my top tip to get the best view of the old town. Climb the few hundred stairs partly with a very narrow staircase to enjoy the fantastic view of Long Street, St. Getting up is tedious but so worth it. Personally, I think it is one of the top 5 things to do in Gdansk. This is a bronze statue of the King of the Seas from that has become one of the main tourist attractions in Gdansk.
Shares Back then, the fountain was only occasionally turned on since the water tanks had to be manually refilled. Now that Gdansk has gotten its waterworks running — from in the 19th century onwards- the fountain is now turned on all summer long. Walk towards the gate, which you can see from the fountain.
The Green Gate is the end of Long Street. Once you are there, you have already reached another popular place amongst locals and visitors see next attraction. Over the span of 5 days, I visited the place numerous times.
If you are in Gdansk for a day, you should still visit at least once, and since it is so close to Long Street, so it is conveniently located to the other attractions in the city. This is just as nice and maybe even better than Dlugi Targ for a nice stroll.
For the best views and just a little more walking , I recommend walking down both sides of the Motlawa River. From the Green Gate, cross the Green Bridge and walk north along the river. On this side of the river, lots of construction is going on. Huge, concrete skeletons of futures buildings are being erected.
Ignore those and look across the river to the beautiful waterfront. One building that stands out is the crane Zuraw. This crane was used hundreds of years ago to load cargo into ships. If you are interested, you can take a tour of the crane.
Cross back over the river and walk down Dlugie Pobrzeze, the street that runs along the brick buildings. This walk takes you past some very nice restaurants and shops. If you continue on, you can cross the pedestrian drawbridge and take a photo at the Gdansk sign.
People love this experience and we would love to do this on a return visit to Gdansk. Mariacka Street is one of the coolest streets in Gdansk. This street is one of the best places in the city to go shopping for amber. We also had great coffee here at Drukarnia Cafe.
Wine bar Literacka is a cozy place to take a break and enjoy a glass of wine. It is also a great place to take cover from a rainstorm if you came to this street to see the pukers, like I did! Here is our off-the-beaten-path tower climb. Not mentioned in any guidebook we read, we just happened to stumble across this as we walked back into the city from the Solidarity Center.
You can climb the tower of the St. This is unlike any other tower climb we have done. Rather than a narrow stone spiral staircase or old rickety, wooden steps, you climb wide metal steps through rooms that are lit with colorful neon lights.
On exhibit are gears, weapons, and historical artifacts. In this nearly brand new, well-laid out museum, learn about the historical events of the Polish opposition to communist rule. First you will see the Monument of the Fallen Shipyard Workers of , which commemorates the 42 people who were killed in Next, take a look at the gate with the sign Stocznia Gdanska. This is the entrance to the shipyards and a symbol of the solidarity movement Solidarnosc.
Once inside of the museum, step back in time and learn about the events that led to the solidarity movement and how this peaceful process helped to change Poland from a communist state to a democratic one.
Solidarnosc was one of the important factors that led to the fall of communism, not only in Poland, but in other central and eastern European countries. This is the original copy of the 21 demands of the strike committee. This is one of the most important artifacts inside the museum. Almost brand new it just recently opened in , this museum covers the events that led up to WWII and the impact the war had on Poland. This is one of the best museums in Poland and it is a must-visit, even if you are not a museum lover.
World War II deeply affected Poland and this museum does an excellent job educating visitors about this very important piece of Polish history. On average a visit lasts about three hours. For the best experience, get here right at opening time, before the museum fills with visitors.
You can book your tickets online in advance to save you from having to wait in the ticket line. During our visit in July, we arrived at am, when the ticket line opens, and had no problems getting tickets. Link to purchase tickets online: bilety. Note: Expect larger than normal crowds on Sunday and Tuesday, the day before and after Monday, when the museum is closed. The price of the tour includes a licensed guide, transportation, and tickets to both museums.
One of our favorite things to do in Gdansk was to eat. There are so many great restaurants to choose from and new foods to try. Plus, food and alcohol is relatively cheap, so we dined in several fine dining restaurants without breaking the bank.
Pierogarnia Mandu Centrum is the place to go for dumplings. We had a wonderful meal with a great view at Goldwasser Restaurant , overlooking the Wotlawa River.
Prologue Restaurant is a gourmet restaurant that makes a nice lunch spot after visiting the Museum of the Second World War. And if you want to give Lithuanian food a try, go to Familia Bistro.
On this highly rated food tour, sample up to 13 different Polish foods, sip on vodka, and stroll through the Old Town. Dlugi Targ, that main thoroughfare running through the heart of the old town, is a great place to spend some time.
But if you wander the side streets, even just a few blocks away, you may stumble across some cool spots in Gdansk. There are artistic statues, murals painted on buildings, Polish men and women hanging out on benches and in small courtyards, and old churches and buildings to see.
We always felt very safe in Gdansk, and several mornings we would go on a run through town and come across all kinds of neat stuff I never saw or read about in blogs and guidebooks. If you come across anything interesting, share your experience in the comment section below!
Malbork Castle is one of the largest castles in the world. This highly-rated guided tour from Gdansk also includes your transportation. Sopot is a ritzy beach resort town and Gdynia offers quieter beaches and a few museums to visit. If you are visiting in the summer and want to check out the beach, a visit to Sopot may be worth it.
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