Perched on Poland’s northern shoreline, the historic metropolis of Gdansk is certainly one of Poland’s prettiest seaside cities. With a fairly wealthy heritage and historical past that makes this metropolis the proper place to go to for a weekend city-break.
I’ve at all times wished to go to Poland, however with so many superior cities and pure parks to see, I discovered it actually exhausting to decide on – that’s till I ‘found’ the quaint metropolis of Gdansk.
After what felt like an eternity of ready, we lastly acquired round to reserving our tickets, selecting our location and deciding on the perfect locations to see whereas on this comparatively small Polish metropolis.
How To Get there?
Poland has such a longtime community of worldwide flights that it makes a journey to the town comparatively simple – even when it’s only for a weekend.
Flying from London was round €50 (return) however don’t assume that that is the one solution to journey to Gdańsk.
The town is served by Europe’s community of railways and is well accessible if you’re planning a go to as a part of a wider exploration of Europe.
The place to remain in Gdansk
Gdańsk has such a vibrant mixture of locations to remain. We knew whereas we have been there that we wished to remain in a interval property, one that basically was typical of historic Gdańsk. Right away we used the ability of the interwebs to find locations to remain on AirBnB.
After a wee whereas of looking out, I discovered a stupendous house for the weekend, which dated again to when Gdańsk was a part of the Free Metropolis Of Danzig, an autonomous city-state that’s comparable in dimension to some of the picturesque micro-states of Europe that I actually need to discover way more.
The house was lovely, I feel I really let loose a squeal after I walked by the door – it was gorgeous.
Travelling inside Gdansk
After endeavor a quick exploration of the town, I quickly realised how walkable Gdańsk is – we really walked the entire central belt of the town in a couple of hours. Public transport is comparatively cheap, immediate and simple to seek out.
I solely wished I had identified this earlier than we arrived. For some purpose, I believed a rent automobile would be a good suggestion (don’t ask me why) however we ended up solely utilizing it for our transfers to and from the airport.
The one time I might really suggest getting a automobile is if you wish to discover the encircling shoreline (which, by the way in which, is gorgeous)!
8 Issues to see within the metropolis
Whereas in Gdańsk, we have been in a position to go to some superb sights and with the climate on our aspect – we had essentially the most incredible few days! Listed here are a number of the superb locations we’d suggest seeing whereas visiting:
1.) See the colors of The Previous-City
The historic centre of the town is a stupendous place to start out your exploration, with some gorgeous structure that’s closely influenced by Germanic and Polish custom.
The colorful streets of Dluga Avenue is a quaint place to wander, even for a couple of hours. Don’t neglect to maintain your eyes vast open for the lots of of gargoyles that line the town streets – some scary, some imposing and a few downright lovable!
There may be such a fantastic character to the Previous City, making it certainly one of my high locations to spend a sunny (or snowy) afternoon. Simply keep in mind to wrap up heat with the latter! ????
2.) Go Amber purchasing on Mariacka Avenue
Amber is a part of Gdańsk’s heritage. It appears to be in every single place and has such a heritage that dates again lots of of years when locals would (and nonetheless do) create a number of the most intricate and delightful jewelry in all of Japanese Europe.
Baltic Amber was very a lot prized for its magnificence. A lot of the amber on the Amber Room in Kaliningrad, Russia was really sourced from the Bay of Gdańsk – exhibiting the historic worth and prized nature of this pure resin.
3.) European Solidarity Centre
A comparatively new place to discover in Gdańsk, the European Solidarity Centre showcases a number of the histories of this area.
Take an hour or so, wander round and be taught way more about this area. You may really really feel a change in environment inside the constructing itself, with the imposing 45 metre excessive crosses standing proud to remind us all the many lives misplaced on this area.
4.) See the Kościół Mariack
It doesn’t occur deliberately, however by some means Yaya and I at all times find yourself visiting a church on Sunday once we journey. And, Kościół Mariack is a completely a spectacular place to go to, whether or not you might be non secular or not.
For those who’re feeling energetic you possibly can even climb the tower for a couple of euro – which offers some nice views throughout the town.
5.) Dlugie Pobrzeze
Head just a little north (about 100 metres) from the previous city and also you’ll come throughout the Motlawa River space.
This gorgeous embankment is a superb place to see a number of the historic buildings in Gdańsk. One factor I actually want we had been in a position to do is to take a ship tour from this space, which appeared like an effective way to discover another areas surrounding Gdańsk… then once more, there’s at all times a subsequent time ????
6.) Zuraw Crane
The one totally restored and largest re-construction on this planet, the Zuraw Crane is effectively price a go to. This medieval crane dates again over 500 12 months, with it being reconstructed because of the terrible impression of World Battle II.
The Zuraw Crane is opening to guests in the summertime months with it being completely free on a Saturday.
7.) A Greek God In Poland
Located within the fashionable Lengthy Market space of Gdańsk, Neptune’s Fountain is unmissable. Over the past century, it has come to symbolize Gdańsk all throughout Japanese Europe.
It is going to be exhausting to overlook the ‘god of the ocean’, even when he had his roots in Greek mythology.
8.) Seaside enjoyable in Sopot
The spa city of Sopot is a mere 10-Quarter-hour away by practice or taxi, it’s certainly one of Poland’s hottest seaside resorts, with a formidable pier that jetties out into the ocean.
Though we visited in winter, Sopot continues to be price a go to to witness the gorgeous shoreline (even in the event you do see a storm brewing within the distance). For those who’re fortunate sufficient to go to in Summer time, take a towel, some sun-block and your bucket and spades to benefit from the golden sandy seashores of this glorious shoreline.
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