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What to do and see in Gdansk, Northern Poland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
One of Poland’s most beautiful cities, Gdansk, on the Baltic Sea, has played major roles in history, especially in the 20th-century. It was the 1939 flash point of World War II, and then in 1980, the birthplace of the Solidarnosc labor movement, ushering the end of Communist domination in Eastern Europe. Gdansk’s Old Town, painstakingly reconstructed to its Hanseatic League glory after being leveled in World War II, is a highlight. The 14th-century Town Hall houses the city’s historical museum.
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1. St. Mary's Church
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4.5 based on 1,698 reviews
2. Three Crosses Monument
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4.5 based on 327 reviews
Reviewed By MrsBsTravels - Hastings, United Kingdom
An honouring monument to those who died in the Gdansk shipyard protest. The monument is huge. It towers above you. Located outside the Solidarity Museum, so easy to find.
3. Old Town
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4.5 based on 6,864 reviews
Reviewed By jondd53
Ideal short stay, A beautiful town with many restaurants and bars, cobbled streets and the old town square, people very friendly, food outstanding and reasonable, a must stay.
4. Neptune's Fountain (Fontanna Neptuna)
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4.5 based on 1,041 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
One of the most characteristic places of Gdansk, located near the famous King Arthur's Court, at the Long Market. A beautiful statue of the God of the Seas, considered on a par with the Crane as a symbol of Gdansk. The design of the figure representing Neptune was created by the architect and sculptor Abraham van den Blocke. The model of the figure was made by Peter Husen.The sculpture was cast in bronze in 1612 , in the municipal foundry in Gdansk. The figure weighs 650 kg. The bowl and the stem on which the statue stands are also authored by Abraham van den Blocke. A piece of history in a beautiful package. You can't be in Gdansk and not see Neptune. The Neptune Fountain is an icon of Gdansk. It is a' ' must see'' on the tourist map of Gdansk.
5. Mariacka Street (ulica Mariacka)
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4.5 based on 1,673 reviews
Reviewed By Corihi - Honolulu, United States
Mariacka Street is a small street in Old Town Gdańsk bordered by the Mariacka Gate on one end and St Mary's Church on the other. It’s a narrow cobblestone street lined with three story townhouses. The houses have terraces one level above street level with ornate stone sculptures, wood carvings and decorative ironwork. There are showcases on the street level fronting many of the townhouses which were empty at the time of our visit. We found out later that Mariacka Street houses numerous jewelry shops selling amber jewelry. The showcases would normally be full of amber jewelry. There are also a few restaurants and cafes on the street. The street is charming and worth a visit.
6. Dluga Street (ul. Dluga)
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4.5 based on 2,023 reviews
Reviewed By pete6769 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Great place to sit back and enjoy some good food and mulled wine and watch the world go buy. Lots of bars and restaurants and some playing live music. A beautiful part of the city and not to be missed.
7. Crane (Zuraw)
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4.5 based on 992 reviews
Reviewed By lizandianp
Safely embedded in a massive brick city gate this crane did stering work loading and unloading lighters and stepping masts for the ships built in Gdansk. It is powered by twin two man treadmills and has two "jibs" at different heights but both capable of heavy lifting. Stairs take you almost to the top but they get very narrow as you go up and care is needed. Obviously it has been damaged and repaired over the centuries but it remain s a unique example of the skill and ingenuity of medaeval craftsmen. The towers of the gateway house a small museum devoted to shipbuilding and the history of the port. It is as important as the Pyramids or the Eiffel tower. The actual mechanics and construction aare not adequately explained and a multi-language booklet is required.
8. Europejskie Centrum SolidarnoSci
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4.5 based on 3,527 reviews
We believe that the experience of the Polish road to freedom gives us civic energy even today and that the heritage of Solidarnosc (Solidarity) is still a source of invigorating ideas for Europe
Reviewed By piotrekb505 - Warsaw, Poland
The main exhibition gives a great insight into the latest history of the world - shows how the communism collapsed and how, in a peaceful way democracy was introduced in central and eastern Europe. Exhibition is interesting, it is presented in a modern way with numerous interactive elements.
9. Muzeum Gdanska
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4.5 based on 477 reviews
Main Town Hall stands at the convergence of Długa and Długi Targ streets. The origins of the edifice go down to the early Middle Ages. From mid-15th century and up to the year 1921 it was the seat of the city authorities. This Gothic and Renaissance building features one of the most beautiful Renaissance halls in Northern Europe. In the summertime, the tower offers a panoramic view of Gdańsk.
