Sunday 24 September 2017

Some photos - Gdańsk

Gdańsk is a Polish city on the Baltic Sea coast. It is the Poland's principal seaport. The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay. The city has some buildings surviving from the time of the Hanseatic League. Most tourist attractions are located along or near Ulica Długa (Long Street) and Długi Targ (Long Market).

Długa Street

Długa Street

Długa Street

Neptune's Fountain
Neptune's Fountain is a historic fountain in Gdańsk, which was constructed with the initiative of Mayor Bartłomiej Schachmann, and the local authorities. The fountain is located in the most notable part of Gdańsk - Long Market (Długi Targ), by the entrance to Artus Court (Dwór Artusa). The fountain was opened in October 9, 1633.

Neptune's Fountain

The Artus Court
The Artus Court is a building in the centre of Gdańsk, 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. Construction of the building was completed in 1350.

SS Sołdek
SS Sołdek was a Polish coal and ore freighter. She was the first ship built in Szczecin after World War II and the first seagoing ship completed in Poland. The ship is currently preserved as a museum ship in Gdańsk.

The medieval port crane "Żuraw"

Szeroka Street


Długie Pobrzeże


Wielka Zbrojownia

Długi Targ


Chlebnicka Street

Długie Pobrzeże

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