Poland travel. Top-7 places you must visit in Gdansk (Gdańsk travel guide)

Gdansk is considered one of the most interesting cities in Poland travel. Unfortunately, many tourists exclude Gdańsk city tour from their trip, preferring Krakow, Wroclaw and Warsaw.

The long history of Gdansk can be seen in its architecture. Medieval churches neighbour upon typical Soviet buildings standing in sea breeze. The role of this city in the European history is quite significant. Here, the Second World War broke out in 1939. Gdansk was also home to the Solidarity labor movement that ended communism in Eastern Europe.

In today's Gdansk travel tips and travel guide, we will talk about the top-7 Gdansk Poland places you must visit. All of them can be explored independently or in interesting tours led by guides and locals. They are cheaper to book in advance, just like your stay. Let’s get started with the top-7 interesting things to do in Gdańsk.

The 7th place to visit in Gdansk is shared by St Catherine's Church and St Bridget's Church.
St Catherine’s Church is the oldest church in the Old Town of Gdansk. Built from red bricks in baroque, it is patronized by Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The construction had begun in 1227 and finished only in the 15th century. In 1945, the church was destroyed, but the citizens completely restored it. The St Bridget’s Church is hidden behind it. It hosts a museum of the Solidarity party and the amber tree of life made of 6,500 kg (six and a half thousand kilograms) of amber.

We gave the 6th place to a sightseeing Gdańsk city tour on a Pirate Ship. The promenade near the ship is one of tourists’ favorite places in Gdansk to take pictures. There are beautiful red houses in the Dutch style, cozy cafes, and a ferris wheel nearby. The ship Gdanks city trip along the picturesque Gdansk Bay, offering its guests panoramic views of the promenade and the Baltic Sea. It creates a very romantic mood.

The recently opened Museum of the Second World War is in the 5th place of our ranking. Its construction took more than eight years. The exhibits are located 15 meters underground, in a special space covering more than 5 000 m2 (=covering an area of a football field). Visitors can watch archival movies, photographs and interactive presentations, and listen to the eyewitness’ accounts. The museum provides a full picture of war, from the historical prerequisites and the birth of Nazism, to Hiroshima and the surrender of Japan.

In the 4th place are the Coal Market Square and the Grand Arsenal. Paved with stone blocks, this ancient square is located on the northern part of the Main City borough. It appeared in the 14th century and a century later the coal trading started on it. Various thematic fairs are held here several times a year, including Christmas. The Grand Arsenal overlooks the Coal Market Square. The building was previously used as a warehouse for weapons and military equipment.

We gave the 3rd place in travelling to Gdansk to the Golden Gate and the Dluga Street.
The Golden Gate is one of the most famous landmarks of Gdansk. It is located in the very center of the city, on ancient Dluga Street. During the Second World War, the Golden Gate was destroyed and then completely rebuilt in 1957. The Dluga Street, which translates as the Long Street, goes from the Golden Gate to the Long Market and the Green Gate. In the 13th century, it was the main trade route of the city.

In the 2nd place is the City Hall Square with a lot of interesting objects on it.
Let's start with the Main City Hall. It was burned and rebuilt several times. Its present look dates back to 16-17th centuries. Currently, it is home to the city historical museum. The Artus Court in Gdansk is a beautiful medieval complex of stone buildings that also stands on the City Hall Square. Its name came directly from the times of knights: The legend of King Arthur and the Round Table became a prototype for such courtyards. In 1633, the Neptune Fountain, which symbolizes the connection of Gdansk with the sea, was placed in front of the Artus Court.

The 1st place of our Gdańsk travel guide rightfully belongs to St Mary's Basilica and St Mary's Street.
The amazing Basilica slightly subdues visitors with its monumentality. Its construction began in 1343 and took almost 160 years. This is the largest Gothic building in the city and the largest brick church, too. Entrance is free, but you will need to buy a ticket to access the bell tower.
St Mary’s Street is currently a center for trade in amber crafts and jewelry, which begins at the St Mary’s Gate and goes to the Basilica.

As you can see after Gdańsk day trip, Gdansk is an amazing European city to visit Poland at any time of the day, at any season and in any weather.

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