Best places: Historical landmarks in Gdansk, Poland

Landmark 17th-century bronze statue of the sea god surrounded by historic houses & cafes.

Historic public square with restaurants & souvenir shops amid period architecture & a fountain.

Red-brick gate with 15th-century origins, rebuilt after WWII & adorned with the Gdańsk coat of arms.

Former military area and site of first World War II invasion now marked by a grand stone monument.

This 1588 gate was the main entrance to the city & features symbols of Gdansk, Prussia & Poland.

Completed in 1614, this prominent Dutch Mannerist-style gate was rebuilt in 1957 due to WWII damage.

Preserved Nazi German concentration camp with WWII exhibits, artifact displays & a large archives.

👍👍 We went here the second time because the kids already loved it when we visited it three years ago. All descriptions are in polish and english, the staff is very friendly and passionate about the authentic knowledge transfer. They now offer a labyrinth and a very adventourus playground as well, which...

Bronze statue of the 17th-century Polish king John III Sobieski on horseback, set on a small square.

👍👍 Well kept historical ruins from WWII. Very interesting ruins for anyone interested in history and specifically in WWII history. That shows the struggle that the polish defenders had against the Germans with the building being riddled with bullet holes and signs of bombardment. Has a walkway so yo...

👍👍 Miejsce zasługuje na duże Wow! Klimat torpedowni którą podziwia się z plaży,ma coś w sobie niezwykłego. Zimą cisza i spokój.na plaży byliśmy totalnie sami-aż dziwnie się chwilę czuliśmy. Ni żywej duszy. Ale spacer pustą plażą,gdzie byliśmy tylko my,morze,a w tle torpedownia był super. Trzeba zobaczy...

Built in 1893, this historic lighthouse operates seasonally & offers platform views & exhibits.

👍👍 The monument was created in honor of the participants of the defense of the Polish Post on September 1, 1939. Unveiled on September 1, 1979 (on the fortieth anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. The message of the monument is that it depicts a dying postal worker being handed a rifle by the g...

👍 Guardhouse No. 1 stands on Westerplatte as the only survivor of various others that stood there during and before World War II. The building does not reflect its full size, but its purpose is to show us visitors at least a glimpse of what once was. The guardhouse is one of the branches of the Gdańsk...

Restored Catholic chapel built in the 17th century, known for its baroque design.

👍👍 It’s a great big half built castle that’s been pretty much rotting away for the last two decades. Nothing strange about a ruined castle you might think, but oh yes there is. Building work on Poland’s finest folly (and there are quite a few contenders for that title), started in 1979 at the behest of...

👍👍 A very good place for a walk or lunch. A lot of eateries and items to visit. The atmosphere in the area is always favorable for walks. After dusk, a completely different atmosphere wakes up that is worth feeling. I recommend it to everyone for a long walk and a moment of reflection 🙂

👍 Przyznam się szczerze, że nie wiem czy w wojnie obronnej schron ten brał udział, ale sądząc po dobrym stanie powierzchni należy sądzić, iż nie brał. Wszyscy zainteresowani już wiedzą, że w środku znajduje się mikro muzeum. Wstęp za niewielką opłatą, przecież opieka nad schronem kosztuje. Obok schron...

👍 Gothic water gate built in the 15th century. Currently serves as a residential building. From the river side you can see the two turrets and the stone carved heraldic triad with the coat of arms of Prussia, Poland and Gdańsk. #letsguide, #poland, #gdansk, #visitgdansk, #oldtown, #royalroute, #touris...

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