Perched on Poland’s northern shoreline, the historic metropolis of Gdansk is one among Poland’s prettiest seaside cities. With a reasonably wealthy heritage and historical past that makes this metropolis the right place to go to for a weekend city-break.
I’ve all the time wished to go to Poland, however with so many superior cities and pure parks to see, I discovered it actually arduous to decide on – that’s till I ‘found’ the quaint metropolis of Gdansk.
After what felt like an eternity of ready, we lastly obtained round to reserving our tickets, selecting our location and deciding on the very best 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 straightforward – even when it’s only for a weekend.
Flying from London was round €50 (return) however don’t suppose that that is the one strategy 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 facility of the interwebs to find locations to remain on AirBnB.
After a wee whereas of looking, I discovered a lovely residence 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 wish to discover rather more.
The residence was stunning, I believe I really set free a squeal once I walked by way of the door – it was beautiful.
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 search out.
I solely wished I had identified this earlier than we arrived. For some purpose, I assumed a rent automotive 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 advocate getting a automotive is if you wish to discover the encompassing shoreline (which, by the way in which, is beautiful)!
8 Issues to see within the metropolis
Whereas in Gdańsk, we have been capable of go to some wonderful sights and with the climate on our aspect – we had probably the most improbable few days! Listed here are a number of the wonderful locations we’d advocate seeing whereas visiting:
1.) See the colors of The Outdated-City
The historic centre of the town is a lovely place to start out your exploration, with some beautiful structure that’s closely influenced by Germanic and Polish custom.
The colorful streets of Dluga Road is a quaint place to wander, even for a couple of hours. Don’t neglect to maintain your eyes extensive open for the tons of of gargoyles that line the town streets – some scary, some imposing and a few downright cute!
There may be such an amazing character to the Outdated City, making it one among my high locations to spend a sunny (or snowy) afternoon. Simply bear in mind to wrap up heat with the latter! 🙂
2.) Go Amber procuring on Mariacka Road
Amber is a part of Gdańsk’s heritage. It appears to be all over the place and has such a heritage that dates again tons of of years when locals would (and nonetheless do) create a number of the most intricate and exquisite 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 study rather more about this area. You’ll be able to really really feel a change in ambiance throughout the constructing itself, with the imposing 45 metre excessive crosses standing proud to remind us the entire many lives misplaced on this area.
4.) See the Kościół Mariack
It doesn’t occur deliberately, however by some means Yaya and I all the time find yourself visiting a church on Sunday after we journey. And, Kościół Mariack is a completely a spectacular place to go to, whether or not you’re spiritual or not.
In case you’re feeling energetic you possibly can even climb the tower for a couple of euro – which gives some nice views throughout the town.
5.) Dlugie Pobrzeze
Head somewhat north (about 100 metres) from the outdated city and also you’ll come throughout the Motlawa River space.
This beautiful embankment is a good place to see a number of the historic buildings in Gdańsk. One factor I actually want we had been capable of do is to take a ship tour from this space, which seemed like an effective way to discover another areas surrounding Gdańsk… then once more, there’s all the time a subsequent time 🙂
6.) Zuraw Crane
The one absolutely restored and largest re-construction on this planet, the Zuraw Crane is nicely value a go to. This medieval crane dates again over 500 12 months, with it being reconstructed because of the terrible affect of World Struggle 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 well-liked Lengthy Market space of Gdańsk, Neptune’s Fountain is unmissable. Over the past century, it has come to signify Gdańsk all throughout Japanese Europe.
It is going to be arduous 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 one among Poland’s hottest seaside resorts, with a formidable pier that jetties out into the ocean.
Though we visited in winter, Sopot continues to be value a go to to witness the gorgeous shoreline (even when you do see a storm brewing within the distance). In case you’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 excellent shoreline.
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