What to do and see in Gdansk, Northern Poland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

June 29, 2021 Agatha Simes

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.
Restaurants in Gdansk

1. St. Mary's Church

Podkramarska 5, Gdansk 80-834 Poland +48 58 301 39 82 [email protected] http://www.bazylikamariacka.pl
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St. Mary's Church

2. Three Crosses Monument

Plac Solidarnosci, Gdansk 80-001 Poland
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Three Crosses Monument

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

Gdansk Poland +48 662 113 898 http://www.gdansk.pl
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Old Town

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)

Dlugi Targ, Gdansk Poland
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Neptune's Fountain (Fontanna Neptuna)

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)

Mariacka, Gdansk Poland http://www.trojmiasto.pl/Ulica-Mariacka-o433.html
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Mariacka Street (ulica Mariacka)

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)

Gdansk Poland
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Dluga Street (ul. Dluga)

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)

Ul. Szeroka 67/68 At Maritime Museum, Gdansk 80-835 Poland +48 58 301 69 38 http://www.en.cmm.pl/zuraw
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Crane (Zuraw)

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

Pl. Solidarnosci 1, Gdansk 80-863 Poland +48 58 772 41 12 [email protected] http://www.ecs.gda.pl/
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Europejskie Centrum SolidarnoSci

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

Dluga 46/47 St., Gdansk 80-831 Poland +48 514 222 205 [email protected] http://muzeumgdansk.pl/wizyta-w-muzeum-gdanska/oddzialy/
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Muzeum Gdanska

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.

10. Archikatedra Oliwska

Biskupa Edmunda Nowickiego 5, Gdansk 80-330 Poland +48 58 552 47 65 http://www.archikatedraoliwa.pl
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Archikatedra Oliwska

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