Poland
Gdańsk
It is a port city on Poland's Baltic coast, forming a lively atmosphere together with neighboring Gdynia and Sopot. It's a great city for soaking up a seaside travel experience.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)
- Best season
- May–Oct
- Time zone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Sights covered
- 44 places
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Temples & religious sites
St. Mary's Basilica in Gdańsk
Construction of this Gdańsk basilica began in 1379, and it's one of the largest brick churches in the world. Its grand scale is well worth seeing in person.
Museums & galleries
Museum of World War II in Gdańsk
This museum in Gdańsk, Poland, displays documents and artifacts related to World War II. It's a great destination for travelers who want to take a deep dive into the history of the war.
Heritage & monuments
Gdańsk Main Town Hall
Gdańsk's Main Town Hall is a Gothic-Renaissance building offering sweeping views over the Royal Route, the city's signature street. The Gdańsk Museum is also housed inside, making it well worth a visit.
Temples & religious sites
Oliwa Cathedral
A Roman Catholic cathedral in Gdańsk's Oliwa district, built in the late 14th century in Brick Gothic style. It's renowned for its magnificent pipe organ, drawing many visitors who come to hear it played.
Museums & galleries
European Solidarity Centre
The European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk is a combined library and museum devoted to the history of Poland's Solidarity movement, labor activism, and civic resistance. Opened in 2014, it offers a window into pivotal moments of modern Polish history.
Heritage & monuments
Żuraw in Gdańsk
The Żuraw is a historic port crane and gate on the Motława River in Gdańsk. It's considered the largest and oldest surviving harbor crane in medieval Europe, giving it great historical significance.
Heritage & monuments
Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970
A monument of three anchor-shaped crosses standing at Solidarity Square near the Gdańsk Shipyard. Erected in 1980 to honor the workers who died in the December 1970 uprising, it also holds significance as the first monument in the communist bloc to publicly commemorate such victims.
Museums & galleries
National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk
Poland's National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, opened in 1962, houses artifacts and records related to ships, trade, and fishing. It's a great place to explore Polish maritime history in depth.
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