"Sea Capital" Gdansk by gale.blog.pl

Gdansk Travel Guide: 1,253 reviews and 3,279 photos

The first written notices about Gdansk, the capital of Pomerania Region date back to year 997. They are related to the visit of St. Voytech. In 1308 it was occupied by Teutonic Knights.

Centuries passed and after World War I Gdansk became Free City, a strange form of government - neither Polish nor German It is important to stress that it was in Westerplatte, a district of Gdansk, where Polish soldiers fought against the Nazis for the longest time before Poland's official surrender in September 1939.

In 1945 the city returned to Poland. It was totally demolished by Soviet Red Army.

You've probably heard about Solidarnosc (Solidarity), an important social movement and trade union. It was born in Gdansk in 1980 and begun the process of destruction of communism in Central Europe. That's why Gdansk is very important - simple as that :)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Unique Architecture, Unique Atmosphere
Cons:F***ed up Transportation System

Last visit to Gdansk: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Mar 1, 2004
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Reviews (20)

Plane - Airpolonia.com Transportation (4)

Air Polonia is the first private (read: cheap) airline. It offers very good service at very moderate prices. I can... more travel advice

Street Musicians Local Customs (1)

Gdansk is one of Poland's major cities. It is very often visited from tourists and businessmen from both Poland and... more travel advice

Hansaetic Architecture Favorites (2)

I just loved those buildings on Motlawa river. Look at the facades, aren't they lovely? Worth taking a picture :) more travel advice

Architecture Off The Beaten Path (1)

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Comments (11)

Pawtuxet Oct 7, 2006 at 4:54 AM Report Abuse

Great job in presenting a unique and beautiful city. Loved it. It's the kind of place you feel you will never finish with. Sad that I had to leave so soon.
Ekaterinburg Jun 14, 2006 at 3:22 PM Report Abuse

Nice page on Gdansk Adam! Will visit in July - looking forward to that. Everybody in Ireland is so sad tonight because Poland didn't get through. Comiserations from Cork where there are almost as many Poles as Irish.Do Wizenia
Paul2001 Jun 8, 2004 at 5:42 PM Report Abuse

Great page. I like Gdansk alot but unfortunately rained during my whole visit there.
matcrazy1 Apr 26, 2004 at 2:42 PM Report Abuse

Very good page! I love Gdansk for many reasons, its people and the city itself.
MarvintheMartian Mar 1, 2004 at 1:18 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a fascinating place - great pictures. Iwas lurred in by the Golden Gate mention and was pleasantly surprised!
barrikello Feb 13, 2004 at 1:45 PM Report Abuse

Yeah you hit the target! Very good comments and pictures.
Spinka Nov 21, 2003 at 3:14 AM Report Abuse

Nice page! Very good pictures and interesting writings :) I like Gdansk because of its atmosphere and... I "admire" people with "hardcore approach" :)
Mandy23 Nov 11, 2003 at 10:49 AM Report Abuse

Seems to be an interesting place to visit! Good information, thanks!
Mahieu Aug 29, 2003 at 8:12 AM Report Abuse

I have Polish friends from Gdansk. Seems I should really visit them one time.
keeweechic Aug 19, 2003 at 9:52 PM Report Abuse

Quite a past and reformation. The town hall is a wonderful piece of architecture despite being almost destroyed. The market looks a great place to visit. Lovely views of Gdansk, Tk U