GDANSK SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS
- What to See & Do
The Old Town of Gdansk has been thoroughly restored after the destruction caused by World War II, leaving it once more with a beautiful city centre to wander around.
The streets of Ulica Dluga and Dlugi Targ are among the best for appreciating cultural heritage. The pedestrianised area around these streets is packed with fine architecture and significant old structures. Top sights to cover on a tour include the Golden Gate, the Town Hall and Artus Court. While walking through the streets, you’ll see plenty of impressive red-brick churches, including the largest church in Poland - St Mary’s Church.
On the waterfront you’ll also see the Gdansk Crane, built in the 15th century and at the time the largest in medieval in Europe (for loading and unloading the ships, of course). Across the river you can visit the Maritime Museum, featuring some interesting exhibits. You’ll also be able to board the Soldek cargo ship docked outside. More about the shipbuilding industry and more importantly the Solidarity movement that started the demise of Communism is featured in the very interesting Roads to Freedom exhibition, near the Gdansk shipyards.
If you’re in Gdansk in summertime, hop on a train for a 20-minute ride to nearby Sopot, Poland’s favourite beach resort town. Alternatively, a number of “Pirate-style” boats leave from the waterfont in Gdansk on boat-trips around the area - an ideal way to spend a half a day.
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