Gothic churches, Renaissance buildings and maritime landmarks define the historic core of Gdansk. The Royal Way leads through gates and squares past medieval townhouses. St. Mary's Church contains a medieval astronomical clock. Museums document World War II events, including the first shots at Westerplatte and the Solidarity movement that began in the shipyards. The city features defensive structures, merchant houses, and cultural institutions displaying art from different periods.
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Main historic street connecting the High Gate and Green Gate, featuring notable landmarks like Neptune's Fountain and Prison Tower.
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Gothic brick church built between 1343 and 1502, holding 25,000 people. The interior contains a medieval astronomical clock and painted altar.
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Historic street in Old Town known for amber jewelry shops and traditional architecture.
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Museum near Gdansk Shipyard documenting the Solidarity movement history.
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Museum with European art collection from Middle Ages to present, including the 15th century Last Judgment triptych by Hans Memling.
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Historic peninsula where German battleship Schleswig-Holstein fired first shots of World War II on September 1, 1939.
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18th century Rococo building situated in Oliwa district, currently exhibits contemporary art as part of National Museum collection.
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Large museum opened in 2017 presenting military and civilian experiences during World War II through exhibits and artifacts.
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Historic merchant meeting house with Gothic-Renaissance interior near Neptune's Fountain.
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Renaissance city gate from 1612 decorated with allegorical sculptures representing civic virtues.
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Modern theater built on site of historical 17th century playhouse featuring retractable roof.
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18th century merchant house museum showcasing original Rococo and Classical interiors.
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Western entrance to old town built in 1588, featuring Renaissance style decorations by Willem van den Blocke.
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Dutch Mannerist style gate built between 1568-1571, designed as royal residence now housing National Museum offices.
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1633 fountain with statue by Abraham van den Blocke, decorated with Rococo marine creatures.
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13th-14th century building with Dutch-Mannerist facade, featuring Red Hall with symbolic ceiling paintings.
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16th century building designed by Antoon van Obberghen, now Baltic Sea Cultural Center.
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1609 building constructed by Abraham van den Blocke with decorated facade and Renaissance ornaments.
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15th century port building with wooden crane mechanism, now Maritime Museum.
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12th century Gothic church with Baroque interior, oldest church in Gdansk.
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17th century weapons depot designed by Antoon van Obberghen, now commercial center and Academy of Fine Arts.
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Main market square forming part of Royal Way, center of historic merchant activities.
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Museum dedicated to Polish postal service history and defense of post office during 1939 German invasion.
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Museum housed in Great Mill featuring extensive collection of amber artifacts and natural specimens dating back 40 million years.
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First seagoing vessel built in Gdansk Shipyard after World War II, now maritime museum displaying ship technology.
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Historic fortress and lighthouse complex from 14th century controlling entrance to Gdansk port.
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Medieval mill building from 14th century now housing Amber Museum collection with exhibits dating back 40 million years.
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Industrial heritage building from the 14th century, constructed near the Radunia Canal in the Old Town district.
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Neo-gothic transportation hub built in 1900 with red brick facade, featuring original architectural elements and clock tower.
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Former training facility where workers signed agreements with communist government in 1980, now housing exhibition about Solidarity movement.
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Interactive science center established in renovated 19th century fort buildings offering educational exhibitions about physics, astronomy and history.
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Educational facility that presents naval heritage through hands-on exhibits, navigation instruments and ship models alongside maritime technology demonstrations.