The capital of architectural Poland is Gdansk.
An amazing and indescribably beautiful city of Gdansk is hidden in Eastern Europe on the coast of the Baltic Sea. Its beautiful, amazing and ancient historical center lure tourists all year round. It mainly houses the 13th-18th centuries, and there are a lot of them. The town remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Poland: 2-3 million tourists all year round. More, probably, near the capital of Warsaw. The city survived many wars, attacks and partitions, but it did not give up, survived, transformed into one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
History: The history of the city is full and rich. The first settlements on the site of Gdansk appeared already in the 5th century AD. Then the Great Migration of Nations was taking place. The first written mention of the city dates back to 997. Then Saint Adalbert of Prague came to Prussia with his mission.
From 997 to 1308 it was part of Poland, but in 1308 it was captured by the Teutonic Order and renamed Danzig. In 1361 it was attached to the Hanseatic League (a large trade and economic union of cities). The city became one of the most important in it. But the brave inhabitants of Gdansk endured, endured, and in 1466 won the Thirty Years' War, crushing the Teutonic Order. The city became part of Poland, and the Teutonic Order became its vassal.
In 1793, as a result of the second division of the Commonwealth, it was transferred to Prussia, and again became Danzig. After the First World War in 1919 it became a free city. After the liberation of the city by the USSR army, it was again renamed Gdansk. Restoration work began, and as you can see, they were successful.
Geography and climate.
Gdansk is the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship within Poland, the official website of the city is gdansk.pl. It is located in the north of the country, washed by the Baltic Sea. The population is approximately 457 thousand people. The area of the city is 261 km². Gdansk is a port city, but in addition to trade, the city is well developed: tourism, oil, chemical and amber industries. The latter is especially good, since the Baltic Sea is very rich in amber.
The city is located in the temperate climate zone. But do not forget that in addition to the geographical location, the Baltic Sea determines the climate. Therefore, it is humid and of a marine type. Summers are rainy and winters are mild. The average temperature in January is from -2°C to +1°C, and in July +15+18°C.
Sights of Gdansk
Like all cities in Europe, the city itself is Sight. In Gdansk, this is especially evident: its historical center, or Old Town, is full of elegant architecture, unique houses and buildings of the 13th-18th centuries. Tourists are especially pleased with the cozy streets, along which it is better to move on foot.
Museums of Gdańsk.
Museum of the Second World War- this museum is built in an area that times heavily bombed. It will show you more than 2,000 exhibits, most of which were donated from the families of victims of World War II.
National Maritime Museum. This museum is housed in a truly unique 14th century building. At that time it was advanced, used for loading and unloading ships. The Maritime Museum acquired its current appearance in the middle of the 15th century.
Muzeum Archeologiczne w Gdańsku. The collection of exhibits of this museum is large and unique. They are represented by archaeological excavations. The museum hosts demonstrations of the life and crafts of the ancient inhabitants. The museum's collection is so large that they are housed in different branches.
Other sights of Gdańsk
Ratusz. This is the city hall. It was built with the leading role of architects from Holland in the 16th century. Once in the town hall, you will see the most beautiful and majestic interiors. On the roof of the tower is a life-size gilded statue of King Sigismund August 2 (the town hall was built under him). The town hall has an observation deck 50 meters high. Climbing it, you will see beautiful views.
Wielka Zbrojownia. This building is an architectural monument and was built at the beginning of the 17th century. It was used as an armory until the 19th century. But now there is a shop on the first floor, and an academy of fine arts on the next floor.
The town hall is located on Royal Treatise Street. Previously, merchants and wealthy citizens settled on this road, kings traveled along it, which is why it is “Royal”. Now on the Royal Road you can admire the beautiful center and take beautiful photos.
Cathedral Basilica. This cathedral was built in the 13th-16th centuries in the Gothic style. The temple was the largest Lutheran church in the world, but, unfortunately, was destroyed during the Second World War. Restored in the 1950s.
Suburbs of Gdansk.
First of all, this is the city Gdynia, which is located in the immediate proximity to Gdansk. Gdynia is a port city, so you can meet ships from all over the world here. In summer you can spend time on the beach and soak up the sun.
A place southeast of Gdansk that you should definitely visit is Elbląg. the city was founded in 1237 by the Teutonic Order. There are many old houses in the historical part of the city. It is also full of churches and temples in the Gothic style. Fragments of the Teutonic castle of the 13th century are one of the main decorations of the city.
More south of Gdansk is the town of Kwidzyn. Its main attraction is the Teutonic defensive castle of the 14th century, one of the main decorations of the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
On the coast of the Baltic Sea is the town of Frombork. It is known for the fact that it was here that the great Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus spent most of his life. The main decoration of the city is a fortress from the Middle Ages and a Gothic castle.
Food: the best restaurants in Gdansk
Kitchen Poland is similar to the cuisines of all Slavic nations. It is diverse, as it happened historically: many peoples lived on the territory of Poland. But the cuisine was influenced by the geographical position of the country: it was located directly between Western and Eastern Europe.
The best restaurants.
- Kebabking. Kebab is considered the king of street food. This is the best budget cafe in town that serves this dish. The prices are democratic. There are many addresses. Here is one of them: aleja Grunwaldzka 491, 80-309 Gdańsk, Poland. Phone: +48 22 316 37 37.
- SurfBurger Garncarska. This restaurant serves delicious burgers at a decent price. Address: Garncarska 30, 80-894 Gdańsk, Poland. Phone: +48 58 526 06 06.
- Kubicki. This is the oldest restaurant in Gdansk, famous for its delicious Polish cuisine. Address: Wartka 5, 80-841 Gdańsk, Poland. Phone: +48 58 301 00 50.
Transport and parking in Gdansk
Urban transport is well developed. The city has Lech Walesa International Airport. Transport is represented by buses and trams. You can rent a car. Bookingautos.com is a good and popular car rental website. Cars for rent range from economy to comfort class.
Parking areas:
There are both paid and free parking lots in Gdansk. The last few. Paid parking lots are marked with the letter P. Payment is made through parking meters. After payment, a check is issued, which must be placed on the windshield so that it is clearly visible. This is necessary for controllers that go and check for its presence. If they don't see him, they will issue a fine. Parking costs PLN 3-5 per hour on average.
There are free parking lots, and they are often located in large shopping centers. They are also found in yards.
Parking addresses
- Gnilna 2, 80-847 Gdańsk, Poland
- Elżbietańska 10/11, 80-894 Gdańsk, Poland
- Ołowianka 3A, 80-751 Gdańsk, Poland
- Pszenna 1, 80-749 Gdańsk, Poland
- Kurza 1, 80-742 Gdańsk, Poland
- Księdza Franciszka Rogaczewskiego 55, 80-807 Gdańsk, Poland
- Księdza Franciszka Rogaczewskiego 42, 80-802 Gdańsk, Poland
- Jana Heweliusza 22, 80-861 Gdańsk, Poland
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