Top Things to do in Gdansk
Top 5 Historic Walking Areas in Gdansk, Northern Poland
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. Stocznia Cesarska
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Stroll around the oldest part of the Gdańsk Shipyard. See its beautiful industrial heritage and discover the fascinating history of the place where the spirit of Solidarity was born. Following the footsteps of shipyard workers, go to the viewpoint located on a crane, visit artists working on the site or take advantage of one of the other attractions and see how we are going to write #newstories.
2. 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.
