Historic factory, Embankment

The Old Crane, sometimes also known as the Crane Gate, is an iconic Gdańsk landmark and one of the city’s main symbols. 👉 Our top picks for the best hotels in Gdańsk Gdańsk has, since time immemorial, benefited from its location on the Baltic Sea and serves as the main port for the entire region. On the banks of the Moltawa River, close to where it flows into the bay, you can admire the historic crane used for loading and unloading sea and…

Monument, Museum

The Westerplatte peninsula is situated to the north of Gdańsk, near the modern harbour. This sandy strip of land, covered in greenery, played an important role in Polish history. It was Westerplatte that was one of the sites where the Second World War began. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk To this day, Westerplatte serves as one of the most important memorial sites where Poles commemorate both the beginning and the end of the…

Cathedral

Gdańsk’s main cathedral is officially known as the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but no one locally refers to it as anything other than the ‘Basilica of Our Lady’. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk Gdańsk Cathedral is built in the somewhat unusual style known as ‘brick Gothic’. In terms of overall volume, it ranks second among the world’s largest brick cathedrals, after the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna…

Museum, Monument

The European Solidarity Centre is a large museum and library that provides a detailed account of Poland’s modern history, from the rise of the communist regime to its fall, which has its roots right here in Gdańsk. 👉 Our top picks for the best hotels in Gdańsk The Centre has been operating since 2014, when a large, brand-new building, constructed in an interesting industrial style, was opened. The façade is entirely clad in so-called Cor…

Cathedral

You won’t find beautiful and interesting sights only in the city centre; it’s definitely worth a trip to the northern suburbs, to the Oliwa district. The Church of the Holy Trinity boasts extraordinary architecture and the beautiful, peaceful surroundings of the Gdańsk Theological Seminary. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk A Romanesque church had stood on the site of the former Cistercian monastery since 1186, but the cathedral in…

Square, Town Hall, Fountain

Długi Targ, or Long Market, is the heart of historic Gdańsk and one of the most popular tourist attractions. At one end, it leads onto Długa Street, which runs towards the main railway station; at the other end, it passes through the Green Gate onto the banks of the Moltawa River. 👉 Our top picks for the best hotels in Gdańsk The square was founded in the 13th century as the main commercial district of what was then Gdańsk. Over the…

Fortress

An interesting and relatively little-visited historic site lies on the outskirts of Gdańsk, near the mouth of one of the branches of the Vistula River. Wisłoujście Fortress is one of the best-preserved historic sites in the area, and if you have an hour or two to spare, you should definitely pay it a visit. 👉 Our tips for the best hotels in Gdańsk The fortress was first built in this strategic location at the river’s mouth as early as 1308;…