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Gdańsk
Gdańsk, is a charming and historic city located in the north of Poland along the Baltic Sea.
This city has an interesting history, a beautiful old town, and is a great place for travellers to explore.
Situated in the centre of it all, the IBB Hotel Gdańsk is just a short stroll from Gdańsk’s biggest sights and scenes.
The Gdańsk Old Town – Long Market – is the most elegant location in Gdańsk.
The historic buildings surrounding the Old Town belonged to the most venerable patricians, wealthy merchants and high officials.
The grand town hall is located on the square, whose other leading attraction is the famous Neptune Fountain, which dates back to the 17th century.
The Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, popularly known as St. Mary’s Church, is a historic Gothic church located near the Old City.
It is the third-largest temple in the world constructed of brick.
The Basilica is also distinctive on account of its massive bell tower and slender corner towers.
The Crane over the Motlawa river is definitely the most recognised symbol of Gdańsk.
It is the biggest middle age port crane in Europe, which currently holds a branch of the Central Maritime Museum.
Visitors may enjoy an exhibition presenting the everyday life of the port city during its prime period (16th – 18th century). During that time Gdańsk was the most rapidly developing Baltic port – the city was even called “the breadbasket of Europe”.
And if you’re visiting in the warmer season a river cruise might be the perfect option for you to enjoy the landscape and explore the city from the other side.
The Museum of the Second World War is built on a lot at Władysław Bartoszewski Square near the center of the city.
The building has about 23,000 square meters of floor area, of which the space reserved for the permanent exhibition covers around 5,000 square meters.
This exhibition uses the most modern methods to present the Second World War from the perspective of big-power politics but, primarily, through the fates of ordinary people. It is not limited to the experiences of Poles, but recount those of other nations.
Apart from the main exhibition space, 1,000 square meters are devoted to temporary shows. The museum’s mission is also to serve as a center of education, culture, and research.
Along one side of the Still Vistula (Martwa Wisła) lies Westerplatte peninsula, site of the first battle of World War II, known in Poland as the Defence of Westerplatte. It’s a symbol of the outbreak of World War II and Polish resistance to Nazi aggression.
During 1926-1939, Westerplatte peninsula, though it lay within the Free City of Gdańsk, belonged to the Republic of Poland. The Polish Military Transit Depot was located there during this period. Currently, the peninsula’s main point of interest is the Statue to the Defenders of Westerplatte, which resembles a giant jagged bayonet stuck into the ground.
Pope John Paul II met 38 Westerplatte defenders and youth here in 1987.
Duck’s leg, plum cake, green herbal soup, sardelles butter or punch are just a few recipes from a “Gdansk cookbook”, issued in 1858. And you can try these dishes in several restaurants across the city. These restaurants will offer you a unique experience with dishes that correspond to Gdańsk’s traditions.
Buying a specially designed package is a great idea as it will allow you to enjoy different dishes. And you can choose from three different packages: solo, duo and quartet. Check them out here and get a taste of Gdańsk.