Nowe Miasto
District of Gdańsk
Województwo Pomorskie - Poland

Gdańsk

Gdańsk is a Polish city on the Baltic coast, the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland's principal seaport and the center of the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area. The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay, in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia, spa town of Sopot, and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the Tricity (Trójmiasto), with a population near 740,000.

Located at 54.35, 18.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gdansk, 980s establishments, Populated places established in the 10th century, Members of the Hanseatic League, City counties of Poland, Cities and towns in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Port cities and towns of the Baltic Sea

Danzig Research Society

The Danzig Research Society (German: Naturforschende Gesellschaft in Danzig, Latin: Societas Physicae Experimentalis, Polish: Gdańskie Towarzystwo Przyrodnicze) was founded in 1743 in the city of Danzig (Gdańsk), in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and continued in existence until 1936. The Societas Physicae Experimentalis (Experimental Physics Society) is thus considered as one of the oldest research societies in Central and Eastern Europe.

Located at 54.349, 18.657 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1743 establishments, 1945 disestablishments, Scientific societies, Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, History of Prussia, History of Gdańsk, History of Germany, History of Poland

Battle of Oliwa

The naval Battle of Oliwa, also Battle of Oliva or Battle of Gdańsk Roadstead, took place on 28 November 1627 during the Polish-Swedish War slightly north of the port of Danzig (Gdańsk) near the village of Oliva. It was the largest naval battle fought by the Polish royal navy, and resulted in the defeat of a small Swedish squadron.

Located at 54.352, 18.6466 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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History of Gdańsk, Conflicts in 1627, Naval battles of the Polish-Swedish War, 1627 in Europe

Free City of Danzig

The Free City of Danzig (German: Freie Stadt Danzig; Polish: Wolne Miasto Gdańsk) was a semi-autonomous city-state that existed between 1920 and 1939, consisting of the Baltic Sea port of Danzig and surrounding areas. It was created on 15 November 1920 in accordance with the terms of Part III, Section XI of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles. The Free City included the city of Danzig and over two hundred nearby towns, villages, and settlements.

Located at 54.35, 18.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Free City of Danzig, States and territories established in 1920, League of Nations mandates

Motława

Motława is a river in Eastern Pomerania in Poland. The source is in Szpegawskie lake, northeast from Starogard Gdański. It goes through Rokickie lake, and goes to Leniwka. Length 64.7 km, drawn area 1511.3 km². The city of Gdańsk is situated at its mouth in the Leniwka. In Gdańsk, the Motława ferry crosses the river, a service that has run since 1687. The Polish name Motława is derived from the Old Prussian language. In German the river is known as Mottlau.

Located at 54.36, 18.6642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Rivers of Poland, Vistula basin

St. Mary's Church, Gdańsk

St. Mary's Church or, properly, Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Roman Catholic church in Gdańsk (Danzig), Poland, which is the largest brick church in the world. It was begun in 1379. St. Mary's is one of the largest European Brick Gothic buildings, which include castles. Between 1536 and 1572 St.  Mary's Church was used for Roman Catholic and Lutheran services alike. Since then until 1945 it was the biggest Lutheran church in the world.

Located at 54.3499, 18.6533 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, Churches in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Basilica churches in Poland, Brick Gothic, Prussian cultural sites, Gothic architecture in Poland, Visitor attractions in Gdańsk

SS Sołdek

SS Sołdek was a Polish coal and ore freighter. She was the first ship built in Poland after World War II and the first seagoing ship completed in Poland. She was the first of 29 ships classed as Project B30, built between 1949 and 1954 in Stocznia Gdańska. The name was given in honour of Stanisław Sołdek, one of the shipyard's shock workers. The ship is currently preserved as a museum ship in Gdańsk.

Located at 54.3514, 18.6589 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1948 ships, Ships built in Gdańsk, Cold War merchant ships of Poland, Museum ships in Poland, Museums in Gdańsk, Science and technology in Poland

Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970

The Monument to the fallen Shipyard Workers 1970 (Polish: Pomnik Poległych Stoczniowców 1970) was unveiled on 16 December 1980 near the entrance to what was then the Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk, Poland. It commemorates the 42 or more people killed during the Coastal cities events in December 1970. It was created in the aftermath of the Gdańsk Agreement and is the first monument to the victims of communist oppression to be erected in a communist country.

Located at 54.3605, 18.6492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, Monuments and memorials in Poland, Solidarity (Polish union movement), Memorials to victims of communism, Visitor attractions in Gdańsk

Polish Baltic Philharmonic

Polish Baltic F. Chopin Philharmonic in Gdańsk was founded in 1945 as Gdańsk Symphony Orchestra. The inaugural concert took place on September 29 in Sopot. In 1949 it changed its name to Polish Baltic Philharmonic. In 1953 it was combined with opera department and changed into Polish Baltic Opera and Philharmonic (POiFB). After forming a new symphony orchestra in 1974, Baltic Philharmonic was transformed into independent Polish Baltic F. Chopin Philharmonic in 1993. Prof.

Located at 54.3527, 18.6596 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, Polish orchestras, Polish culture, Concert halls in Poland, Visitor attractions in Gdańsk

Gdańsk Główny railway station

Gdańsk Główny is a railway station in Gdańsk, Poland. The station is the main passenger station for the city of Gdańsk, as it is localised in the centre of the city. Access is easy due to a large number of communication routes intersecting near the station building.

Located at 54.3554, 18.6445 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations in Gdańsk, Railway stations served by Szybka Kolej Miejska (Tricity), Railway stations served by Przewozy Regionalne InterRegio

Golden Gate (Gdańsk)

Golden Gate in Gdańsk (Danzig), Poland, German Langgasser Tor, is one of the most notable tourist attractions of the city. It was raised in 1612–14 in place of the 13th century gothic gate (Brama Długouliczna). It is located at one end of Long Lane, where, together with Brama Wyżynna and Wieża Więzienna, it forms a part of the old city fortifications. It was designed by architect Abraham van den Blocke and was constructed by Jan Strakowski.

Located at 54.3497, 18.6482 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Gates in Poland, Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, Landmarks in Poland, Prussian cultural sites, Buildings and structures completed in 1614, Visitor attractions in Gdańsk

Defense of the Polish Post Office in Danzig

The Defense of the Polish Post Office in Danzig was one of the first acts of World War II in Europe, as part of the Invasion of Poland. On September 1, 1939, Polish personnel defended the building for some 15 hours against assaults by the SS Heimwehr Danzig (SS Danzig Home Defence), local SA formations and special units of Ordnungspolizei (Danzig police).

Located at 54.355, 18.657 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Battles of the Invasion of Poland, History of Gdańsk, Massacres in Poland, Nazi war crimes in Poland, Sieges involving Germany, Sieges involving Poland, World War II prisoners of war massacres

The Monument Cemetery of the Lost Cemeteries

The monument commemorates the necropolis which no longer exists in the city of Gdańsk, Poland. It is dedicated to the citizens of Gdańsk who were once buried in one of the city’s 27 graveyards either destroyed during WWII or bulldozed on purpose after the end of the war. The monument was designed to resemble a temple.

Located at 54.3575, 18.6428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Poland, Landscape architecture, Polish architecture, Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, Visitor attractions in Gdańsk

Great Synagogue (Danzig)

The Great Synagogue, was a synagogue of the Jewish Community of Danzig in the city of Danzig, Germany. It was built in 1885-1887 on Reitbahnstraße, now Bogusławski Street. It was the largest synagogue in the city, and was demolished by the Free City authorities in May 1939.

Located at 54.3481, 18.6476 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1887, 19th-century synagogues, Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, Former synagogues in Germany, 20th-century attacks on synagogues and Jewish communal organizations, Destroyed synagogues, Former Reform synagogues in Poland

Free City of Danzig (Napoleonic)

The Free City of Danzig, sometimes referred to as the Republic of Danzig, was a semi-independent city state established by Napoleon on 9 September 1807, during the time of the Napoleonic Wars following the capture of the city in the Siege of Danzig in May. After the Congress of Vienna of 1814/5, Danzig was re-incorporated into the Kingdom of Prussia.

Located at 54.35, 18.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Former republics, City-states

Green Gate

The Green Gate in Gdańsk, Poland, is one of the city's most notable tourist attractions. It is situated between Long Market (Długi Targ) and the River Motława.

Located at 54.3479, 18.6558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Gates in Poland, Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, Visitor attractions in Gdańsk

Long Market

The Long Market in Gdańsk, Poland, is one of the most notable tourist attractions of the city. It is situated between the end of Long Lane (Ulica Długa, Langgasse) and Green Gate (Brama Zielona, Koggentor).

Located at 54.3497, 18.6482 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, Squares in Poland, Visitor attractions in Gdańsk

Long Lane, Gdańsk

The Long Lane in Gdańsk, Poland, is one of the most notable tourist attractions of the city. It leads from Golden Gate (Gdańsk) (Złota Brama, Langgasser Tor) to Long Market (Długi Targ, Langer Markt) and Green Gate (Brama Zielona, Koggentor).

Located at 54.3497, 18.6482 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Poland, Gdansk, Visitor attractions in Gdańsk

Old Town (Gdańsk)

Old Town in Gdańsk refers to the part of the city north of the modern city center. Notable structures include: Gdańsk Granaries Gdańsk Mills Gdańsk Town Hall Monument of King Sobieski Polish Post several old buildings and churches

Located at 54.3539, 18.6486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Gdansk

Artus Court

The Artus Court, formerly also Junkerhof, is a building in the centre of Gdańsk, Poland, at Długi Targ 44, which used to be the meeting place of merchants and a centre of social life. Today it is a point of interest of numerous visitors and a branch of the Gdańsk History Museum.

Located at 54.3489, 18.6536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, History of Gdańsk, Museums in Gdańsk, History museums in Poland

National Museum, Gdańsk

The National Museum in Gdańsk (Polish: Muzeum Narodowe w Gdańsku), established in 1972 (although the history goes back the third quarter of 19th century), is one of the main branches of Poland's National Museum system. Its main location is in the old Franciscan monastery, which has been used to house exhibits since the end of the 19th century.

Located at 54.3456, 18.6469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Poland, Museums in Gdańsk, National museums of Poland, Registered museums in Poland, Museums established in 1972, 1972 establishments in Poland

Motława (ship)

The Motława is a small passenger ferry operating on the river Motława in Gdańsk, Poland.

Located at 54.3506, 18.6589 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1987 ships, Ferries of Poland, Gdansk

Ołowianka

Ołowianka is an island located East of the city center in Gdańsk, Poland. Ołowianka is enclosed by the Motława and the Stepka channel in Gdańsk.

Located at 54.3522, 18.6603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Islands of Poland, Gdansk

St Catherine's Church, Gdańsk

St Catherine's Church is the oldest church in Gdańsk, Poland. It was a Protestant church from 1545 until 1945, after which it became a Roman Catholic church.

Located at 54.3542, 18.6514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Poland, Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, Visitor attractions in Gdańsk, Churches in Pomeranian Voivodeship

Laznia Centre for Contemporary Art

The "Łaźnia" Centre for Contemporary Art is a municipal cultural institution and art gallery in the Dolne Miasto district of Gdańsk, Poland, located in the abandoned municipal bathhouse. The word "łaźnia" means "bathhouse" in Polish.

Located at 54.3417, 18.6581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Gdańsk, Buildings and structures in Gdańsk, Art museums and galleries in Poland, Museums in Gdańsk