Things to see in Gdańsk
Gdańsk is a city in Poland, with an urban population of about 740 thousand. Below are 20 notable places within about 5 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1St. Mary's Basilica in Gdańsk Place of worship
St. Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic church and co-cathedral located in central Gdańsk, Poland.
2Museum of World War II in Gdańsk Museum
The Museum of the Second World War is a state cultural institution and museum established in 2008 in Gdańsk, Poland, which is devoted to the Second World War.
3European Solidarity Centre Museum
The European Solidarity Centre is a museum and library in Gdańsk, Poland, devoted to the history of Solidarity, the Polish trade union and civil resistance movement, and other opposition movements of Communist Eastern Europe.
4Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970 History
The Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers 1970 was unveiled on 16 December 1980 near the entrance to what was then the Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk, on the Baltic coast of northern Poland.
5Żuraw in Gdańsk Landmark
The Gdańsk Crane or the Crane Gate is a 15th-century crane located in central Gdańsk, Poland, on the Motława river. One of the city's most well-known structures and tourist attractions, it was the largest port crane in medieval Europe and is presently found on the regional heritage list.
6National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk Museum
The National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk is a maritime museum in Gdańsk, Poland, established on 1 January 1962.
7Golden Gate Landmark
The Golden Gate is a historic Renaissance city gate in Gdańsk, Poland. It is located within the Royal Route, the most prominent part of the Old Town and is one of its most notable tourist attractions.
8Neptune's Fountain Landmark
Neptune's Fountain is a historic fountain in Gdańsk, a Mannerist-Rococo masterpiece, and one of the most distinctive landmarks of the city. The fountain is located at the Długi Targ (Long Market), in front of the entrance to the Artus Court.
9National Museum in Gdańsk Museum
The National Museum in Gdańsk, established in 1972 in Gdańsk, is one of the main branches of Poland's national museum system.
10Long Market Neighbourhood
The Long Market Square in Gdańsk, Poland, is one of the most notable tourist attractions of the city. It is situated between the end of Ulica Długa (the Long Lane), and the Green Gate (Brama Zielona), and forms part of the Royal Route.
11St Catherine's Church Place of worship
St Catherine's Church is the oldest church in Gdańsk, Poland. Though building began in the 1220s, it experienced many renovations and additions to reach its full size.
12John III Sobieski Monument in Gdańsk History
The King John III Sobieski Monument is an equestrian statue of the King of Poland John III Sobieski (1629-1696). Originally built in Lviv in 1898, the monument was transferred to Gdańsk in 1965.
13Saint Nicholas Church Place of worship
Basilica of Saint Nicholas is a Brick Gothic church situated in the Old Town of Gdańsk, Poland. Constructed between the 14th and 15th centuries, the basilica currently serves the Dominican Order.
14High Gate in Gdańsk History
The Highland Gate is a 16th-century city gate located in the city centre of Gdańsk. Completed in 1575 and repeatedly renovated, it is one of the city's most important landmarks.
15Royal Chapel in Gdańsk Place of worship
The Royal Chapel, also known as the Holy Spirit Church and formally as the Holy Spirit, Andrew the Apostle, and John the Baptist Church, is a Baroque Roman Catholic church located in Śródmieście, Gdańsk.
16Ostrów Island Nature
Ostrów Island is a river island, located in the delta of the Vistula river, within the city limits of Gdańsk in northern Poland. Administratively, it is located within the district of Młyniska.
17Old Town Neighbourhood
The Old Town is a quarter (osiedle) of Śródmieście, a district of Gdańsk. It is the oldest area of the city to be granted city rights or privileges.
18Great Mill in Gdańsk Landmark
The Great Mill is a 14th-century watermill located in the Old Town of Gdańsk, powered by the Radunia Canal. It was built in 1350 and functioned as a watermill until 1945.
19Wisłoujście Fortress History
Wisłoujście Fortress is a historic fortress located in Gdańsk by the Martwa Wisła river, by an old estuary of the river Vistula, flowing into the Bay of Gdańsk.
20Saint John church in Gdańsk Place of worship
St. John's Church is a Brick Gothic church situated in the Old Town of Gdańsk, Poland.
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