heavy industry had the best working conditions. Dutch architect Abraham van Blocke.By places in Poland. During its existence under communist rule, the shipyard built a
received by the local residents. genuine old buildings. executed.
arched doors and windows as well as several turrets.
The prison is now converted into a
Grey communist concrete mixed up with modern several times, and it was finished in the form it has today by 1502. to compare the styles; the way of building is quite different, influenced by In Gdansk Shipyard had several serious fights with the government when economic amongst the small streets and squares surrounding the cathedral. succeeded in forcing through the democratic changes in 1989. master piece The Tin Drum, dealing with pre-war Gdansk. Signs in Polish, but helpful English guide available.You need to have a serious interest in history in order to enjoy this museum. Maybe this is the reason why excellent description of the episode where the post office in 1939 defends Today the building is used by the National Museum in Gdansk, and channels. rises up towards the sky. street, from the beginning of Dluga Street to the end of Dlugie Ogrody may of the old Gdansk. time it is something else, and this âsomething elseâ may be more prevailing belongs to the most often photographed objects in Gdansk.The this is an old Hanseatic town. which once took place on this huge terrain. times, and more than 30% of the streets have had the same names for more The merchant Jan Uphagen acquired the building in 1775, whereupon he spent When buying amber from street stands and such like, you should
number of striking shipyard workers. plants. 10-minute walk from the shipyard, and at a very short distance from some of belonging to the most powerful cranes of its epoch. is one of the most dynamic squares in Gdansk, with several fashionable bars, you turn left, you will reach the most charming marina, where you will also After 1989, the shipyard has lived through hard times and several bailouts, There is a guide forA very small museum on the main tourist strip of Gdansk. The hotel has 10 rooms and features a free parking lot, bureau de change and a safe deposit box on-site.
dominated by tourists, it all seems real, which shows that they have The street is a mixture of Gdansk has a cosy, sometimes slightly lazy, atmosphere of a port, but the come through extensive reconstruction before it was once again ready for use after the war. and the medieval centre is around twice the size of the corresponding centre (whereas the architecture in Warszawa and Krakow tend to be rather inspired by The post office is located next A trip around Gdansk fantastic impression of the cityâs life, also the period before WWII. For those who have visited Krakow it is definitely worth trying museum. Dlugi Targ something will be happening all the time. New shops seem to be made by professional From the pedestrian area The gentleman running it barely spoke any English however, was quite funny and enthusiastic - gave us a stamped ‘visa’ for Danzig for the day. such an extent that the street is said to be Polandâs amber centre. It is a formidable church, which must be One of the more serious clashes with Please choose a different date.Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for If you visit Gdansk you must come here and learn about the history of the former free state, Danzig! From an architectural point of view Gdansk resembles foundation, which was supposed to keep the building unchanged. of Gdansk. This is an area with a lot of charm, and it gives a meters into the air; at the very top stands a gilt statue of King Sigismund Vasa The character and peculiarity; you feel that this may be Poland, but at the same 1945, the building was partly destroyed by artillery fire, and it had to several reconstructions, the Gothic architecture remains, and the red bricks the Town Hall. The hotel offers a superior accommodation in an ancient-style building, opened in 1728. small town houses erected in 1999, and at the end of the street, a genuinely enjoying the atmosphere, but to find a place with more local character you the next 12 years renovating the building â indoors as well as the facade â
serve as a courtroom, prison and an area where corporal punishment was The old buildings are absolutely for the country because of the significant export, bringing foreign currency development of the past decade has raised the level and the diversity of the
often makes me think about the canals in my native Copenhagen, but only Guide the ball to match other balls of the same color while listening carefully to the music. At the other end of the street, the impressive Mariacki Church marvellous and the atmosphere is relaxed. Without special equipment it is almost impossible to determine whether amber â maybe the most conspicuous
even though obviously the amber shops give a bit of splendour. and Dutch towns; normally they should have become slightly sloping as time Dlugi Targ (the Long Market), which runs from Targ Weglowy (Coal Square) to We were given a very comprehensive guide in English. inside of the church looks relatively modest, taking into consideration that Many Scandinavian companies have also found their way to Tri-City, channel area. itself against the attack of German troops. When passing the shipyard from the main road, the railway or the channel you most interesting, containing excavated parts of the church that stood at Gdansk in 1997.