Poland’s most famous port in its entire history stands in the city of Gdansk, at north side of the country. This beautiful city was built on the foundations of a turbulent history. Its access to sea is a beautiful feature that throughout history was a seldom target for its enemies. This didn’t go unnoticed for the Nazi Germans which made Poland their first target in the beginning of the Second World War, and Gdansk as the place for one of the key ports in Eastern Europe. Gdansk is also the birthplace of The Solidarity movement which brought victory for democracy in East Europe. A walk through the medieval docks, cathedrals and many historical landmarks will tell you a visual speechless story of how they managed to withstand throughout history.


One of the most notable symbol of Gdansk is the Neptune’s Fountain, located in the center of Dlugi Targ, also known as The Long Market. Starting its living as a bronze statue in 1549; it was made into a fountain in 1633. The fountain was hidden during the Second World War and took his rightful place in 1954. With Dlugi Targ as background, the fountain makes a perfect place to take a memorable photo for your traveling collection.


Other than Gdansk being a gateway to the sea, the city has a number of ground based gates that mark the city’s fortifications. Starting the Royale Route is the impressive one of all Brama Wyzynna, or the Upland Gate. On top of the gate, Lions sit proudly on the roof; beneath them the marks of Gdansk, Poland and Royal Prussia and the Latin inscription ‘Justice and piety are the foundations of all states’.

Continuing the Royale Route is Zlota Brama, or the Golden Gate. Build for the St. George Brotherhood, it is a combination of Flemish and Italian styles slightly rotated to give an astonishing view of Dluga street (or Long Street) and Old Town Hall.

Other gates in Gdansk are the Green Gate, Chlebnicka Gate, Mariacka Gate, Nizinna Gate, The Krowia Gate, Straganiarska Gate, Swietojanska Gate and Zulawska Gate.

Probably the most famous sight of all is the Gdansk Crane, a highly noticeable structure located on the Motlawa River that guarded the city from invasion in the past.

The Torture House and Prison Tower once a Medieval Pre-gate complex of Dluga Street, is now the seat of Amber Museum. Gdansk is also a famous place for amber art and jewellery.

The list of places to visit in Gdansk includes St Mary's Church and St. Catherine's Church, St Mary's Street, The Main Hall of the City, The Artus Court and many museums and galleries. Modern sense is defined with many restaurants, pubs, cafes and exciting night life.