Gdańsk, Medieval port city in northern Poland.
The city extends along the Motława River, featuring Gothic brick architecture, maritime heritage, and amber craftsmanship across its historic districts and waterfront.
The first shots of World War II were fired at Westerplatte peninsula in Gdańsk on September 1, 1939, marking the start of global conflict.
The European Solidarity Centre documents the rise of the Solidarity movement in 1980, which started at the Gdańsk Shipyard and led to political changes.
The Main Town district contains restaurants, hotels, and amber shops along Długa Street and Długi Targ, connecting the Golden Gate to the Green Gate.
The medieval crane mechanism on the Motława riverfront, built in 1444, stands as the largest port crane from the Middle Ages in Europe.
Location: Pomeranian Voivodeship
Inception: 997
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Part of: Związek Miast Nadwiślańskich
Shares border with: Sopot, Gdynia, Kartuzy County, Powiat gdański, Nowy Dwór Gdański County, Gdańsk Bay, Gmina Żukowo, Gmina Kolbudy, Gmina Pruszcz Gdański, Pruszcz Gdański, Gmina Cedry Wielkie, Gmina Stegna
Website: https://gdansk.pl
GPS coordinates: 54.34829,18.65402
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
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.
Neptune's Fountain
52 m
Artus Court
68 m
Long Market
33 m
Gdański Teatr Szekspirowski
54 m
Golden House in Gdańsk
39 m
Schumanns' House
79 m
Schlieff house in Gdańsk
79 m
43 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
47 m
Hotel Radisson Blu (Gdańsk)
62 m
2 Chlebnicka Street in Gdańsk
73 m
Stary Dom Ławy
69 m
39 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
34 m
10 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
36 m
19 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
61 m
17 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
41 m
15 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
33 m
7 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
50 m
9 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
42 m
8 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
46 m
6 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
57 m
5 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
61 m
Długi Targ 35-38 A
31 m
Długi Targ 35/38 B
29 m
40 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
36 m
Długi Targ 42
48 m
4 Długi Targ Square in Gdańsk
31 m
Długi Targ 3
19 m
11 Chlebnicka Street in Gdańsk
68 mReviews
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Aniołki
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Brzeźno
Chełm
Jasień
Kokoszki
Krakowiec-Górki Zachodnie
Letnica
Matarnia
Młyniska
Nowy Port
Oliwa
Olszynka
Orunia-Św. Wojciech-Lipce
Osowa
Piecki-Migowo
Przeróbka
Przymorze Małe
Przymorze Wielkie
Rudniki
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Stogi
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Suchanino
Śródmieście
Ujeścisko-Łostowice
VII Dwór
Wrzeszcz Dolny
Wrzeszcz Górny
Wzgórze Mickiewicza
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Zaspa-Rozstaje
Żabianka-Wejhera-Jelitkowo-Tysiąclecia
Wyspa Sobieszewska
Orunia Górna-Gdańsk Południe
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