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The old Prussian city of Danzig was a flourishing place in the Middle Ages. A strategic point in Poland - at the mouth of the Vistula where it empties into the Baltic Sea -, it was here that Europe slipped into the Second World War when Nazi troops attacked the town in September 1939. In the 80's, Gdansk rose to fame as the birthplace of the trade union movement Solidarnosc, active in the dockyards under the leadership of Lech Walesa. Reduced to rubble during the war, the city has been rebuilt in an attractive style reminiscent of Flanders.

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  • The Royal Way

    Dluga PL - Gdansk

    Linking the Upper Gate to the Green Gate and running perpendicular to the River Motlawa, this is the city’s main artery, historically used by the kings of Poland as a processional way on their annual visits to Gdansk. Herlded by the “long street”..

  • Golden House

    Dluga PL - Gdansk

    Two gables to the right of the Artus Court (n°41), the fine façade of this 1609 house is striking on account of its rich ornamentation, notably the twelve friezes created between 1609 and 1818 by Rostok artist Johann Voight, separated at each storey ..

  • Medieval Crane

    Dlugie Pobrzeze PL - Gdansk

    Originally used to unload cargoes, this wooden crane has a majestic silhouette. The largest medieval machine of its kind in Europe, it is today the symbol of Gdansk. Rebuilt in 1444 after a fire, it was enhanced in the 17C with the addition of an upp..

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Hotels Gdansk

  • Gryf Two stars Two stars

    ul. Jana z Kolna 22/26 PL - 80-864 Danzig (Pomorskie)

    Prix Prices from : 23.95 EUR

    The hotel Gryf in Gdańsk provides comfortable rooms featuring free Wi-Fi. In the morning, a varied breakfast buffet is offered. Moreover, a conference room is at the guests’ disposal and staff at the reception desk is available 24/7.

  • Hotel Admirał Four stars Four stars Four stars Four stars

    ul. Tobiasza 9 PL - 80-837 Gdańsk

    Prix Prices from : 290 PLN

    Hotel Admirał is located 400 metres from the Gdańsk Old Town and offers air-conditioned rooms with free wired internet. Guests are welcome to use a hot tub and a sauna. Each room at Admirał includes satellite TV and elegant furniture. There also are..

  • Hotel Wolne Miasto

    Świętego Ducha 2 PL - 80-834 Gdańsk

    Hotel Wolne Miasto is located in the centre of Old Town Gdansk, just 600 metres from the Gdańsk Główny Railway Station. It offers rooms with elegant bathroom and free Wi-Fi. All rooms at the Wolne Miasto are spacious and elegantly furnished. They fe..

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