Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport 33 min
Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk (20 min) Brick-built, Gothic Roman Catholic place of worship, completed in 1502, with a royal chapel. Westerplatte (15 min) Former military area and site of first World War II invasion now marked by a grand stone monument. Oliwa Cathedral (29 min) Elegant 16th-century cathedral with baroque & rococo architecture, a large organ & concerts. Muzeum Narodowe w Gdańsku / Oddział Sztuki Dawnej (18 min) Fine art showcase best known for its massive, 15th-century Last Judgment triptych by Hans Memling. Żuraw in Gdańsk (21 min) Striking waterfront crane built in the 15th century & now part of the local maritime museum. The ship-museum 'Sołdek.' Branch of the National Maritime Museum (15 min) Post-WWII-era freighter now housing a maritime museum with tours & shipbuilding exhibits. Golden Gate (17 min) Completed in 1614, this prominent Dutch Mannerist-style gate was rebuilt in 1957 due to WWII damage. Museum of the Second World War (22 min) Striking, modern museum devoted to the Polish experience during the second World War. Artus Court (21 min) Restored 14th-century former merchant's meeting house housing collections of local history & arts. Long Market (21 min) Historic public square with restaurants & souvenir shops amid period architecture & a fountain. Green Gate (16 min) Built in the 1560s, this iconic city gate is the largest in Gdańsk & houses the National Museum. European Solidarity Centre (20 min) Museum & library dedicated to modern Polish history & a prominent trade union movement. Neptune's Fountain (21 min) Landmark 17th-century bronze statue of the sea god surrounded by historic houses & cafes. Gdańsk Town Hall (21 min) Museum, city hall, history, and architecture Wisłoujście Fortress (17 min) Dating back to the 14th century, this large fort has undergone various reconstructions & expansions. |