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ISBN:978-83-921430-7-9 www.pomorskie.travel 1 Gdańsk The City of Freedom A massive, ship-like silhouette of the Gothic St. Mary’s Church rising Publisher: from the sea of roofs, the Long Market – one of the finest squares in Europe surrounded by lavishly decorated houses with the Neptune Fountain in the middle and the old, medieval crane dozing on Motława River – all these are the well-known symbols of Gdansk. The perennial settlement on the Baltic seashore, home of Hevelius, Fahrenheit, Schopenhauer, Grass and Pomorskie Tourist Board Wałęsa, is filled with tourist attractions. It surprises with a multitude of Upland Gate St. Wały Jagiellońskie 2a, 80-887 Gdańsk, monuments, a heritage of more than ten centuries of fascinating culture tel. +48 58 732 70 40, fax. +48 732 70 49, and eventful history, as well as an atmosphere of a place where the past e-mail [email protected], www.prot.gda.pl and the present unite to form a unique landscape. Historical figures such a pirate, a XVII-century townsman or a town guard can be found every day Partnership: wandering city streets and the variety of cafes, restaurants and music clubs that the city offers, their unique ambience, interiors and served specialties create that special, unique atmosphere. Small shops and boutiques with souvenirs, amber jewellery and regional products are hidden in archways of old buildings and street alleys, and numerous shopping malls offer plenty of goods and services. The broad offer of concerts, sporting events, theater Office of the Marshal of the Pomorskie Voivodeship plays and other cultural events will certainly appeal to everyone that visits Okopowa 21/27, 80–810 Gdańsk the city.

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2 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 3 1. The Upland Gate 3. Great Armory

Built in the late 16th century, its three passages once served as the main An impressive edifice of the Great Armory is the finest example of entrance to downtown Gdansk. Apart from its military function it was Dutch influence on architecture of Gdańsk. Lavishly decorated facades also a meaningful manifesto. Rich, sculpted decorative elements reach its facing the Targ Węglowy (Coal Market) and Tkacka Street, charm with their culmination in the frieze of its western side, where coats of arms of the arrangement and detail. Once, the interiors housed cannons, cannon balls Polish king, the City, and the Prussian estates are displayed, as well as Latin and all kinds of hand weaponry. Currently it is the seat of Academy of Fine maxims referring to values respected by the citizens. On the opposite side, Arts. the coat of arms of the Prussian King was added in the XIX century. After leveling the city walls and filling the moats, the preserved part of the gate served, since the 1920s many different, mainly tourist-related, purposes. 4. St George’s Fraternity Court Since 2012 the gate is the location of the Tourist Information Center of Pomorskie Region. The wealthiest, most influential merchants of Gdansk formed an elite brotherhood named after St. George, which had initially resided in the Artus Court. Then, willing to avoid sharing it with the less privileged groups of 2. Długa Street Gateway - Amber Museum merchants they built their own seat, also named after their holy patron. The late Gothic building, crowned with the statue of the saint, was built in The present seat of the Amber Museum used to be a Gothic barbican of 1487-1494 next to the Long Street Gate. It was called „the St. George Hall” or, the Długa (Long) Gate. After losing its defensive significance at the end of simply, „the Hall”. As a former seat of the shooting club that the Fraternity of the XVI-century it was rebuilt into a prison complex. Its western part is the St. George was transformed into, it is sometimes called the Shooting Range Katownia (Torture House), place where cruel interrogations were held, the (Strzelnica), as the neighboring square by the city walls was used by citizens eastern is the Wieża Więzienna (Prison Tower). There are still relics of the to practice using firearms. pillory visible on the wall of the tower, including the chains and handcuffs. The tower houses the collection of the Amber Museum, showing the “Baltic gold” in its different aspects and applications. Executioner’s equipment is displayed in former prison cells.

4 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 5 5. Długa Street Gate (Golden Gate)

The gate was constructed at the beginning of the 17th century, replacing the previous, simple, Gothic structure. The new one, patterned after Roman triumphal arches, obtained a decorative shape. However, it could also be used for defensive purposes. Leading to the Długa Street – the most important street in Gdansk, the gate was many times passed by royal visitors. Two manneristic facades have been decorated i.a. with inscriptions: German blessing for the City taken from one of the psalms and Latin maxim, praising concord as a source of small states, and blaming discord as a reason for large ones to fall.

6. Uphaghen House

The rococo-classicistic house located at Długa Street dates back to the end of the 18th century. The former property of Flemish Uphagen family. According to the will of its last owner, the interior of the house was to remain unchanged. This is how the Museum of Townhouse Interiors was created. It existed until 1945 when it was destroyed along with the rest of the historical downtown. After reconstruction it again became a museum – a branch of the Historical Museum of the City of Gdańsk (Muzeum Historyczne Miasta Gdańska). Visitors can admire the splendors of a patrician tenement house of old Gdańsk.

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2 ALFA przewodnik GOT w11 8 lipca 2014 15:40:00 7. Main Town Hall

As former seat of authorities of the merchant republic of Gdańsk dating back to the 14th century, it was altered many times. The present shape refers to the middle of the XVI-century, with its architecture showing strong Dutch influence. The tower of the building, over 80 meters in height, houses one of two carillons of Gdańsk, thus upholding the almost 500-year-old city tradition. The previous instrument was destroyed during 1945 bombardments. The most magnificent of the Town Hall rooms is the Large Council Chamber, also known as the Red Chamber, considered to be one of the finest city hall interiors of that time in Poland. Its ceiling is adorned with 25 symbolic paintings by Isaac van den Blocke. The most famous among them is the “Gdansk Apotheosis”. The monumental edifice is presently seat of the Historical Museum of Gdańsk (Muzeum Historyczne 9. Artus Court Miasta Gdańska). Based upon the idea of the legendary King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table, the Artus Court in Gdańsk used to be seat of merchant 8. Neptune Fountain brotherhoods. It was the main social center of old Gdańsk. Rich citizens arriving to a gathering in the court were watched by figures of famous The Well of Neptune, as the fountain was called in the past, decorates ancient leaders: statues of Justice, Strength and Fortune, still present on Długi Targ (the Long Market) since the middle of the XVII-century. The statue the facade. The interior is decorated with many paintings, ship models, of the Roman sea god was then a popular marine motif. In Gdansk it was paneling, suits of armor and the largest renaissance stove (over 10 meters also supposed to symbolize the otherwise obvious connection between high) decorated with portraits of European rulers, coats of arms as well as the city and the sea. The idea of constructing a fountain based on Roman personifications of virtues and planets. patterns was brought to Gdansk by mayor Bartholomäus Schachmann from his travels to Italy. He did not last to the moment of his idea coming to life. Speymann’s House (Golden House) The fountain was finished under the watchful eye of his successor, mayor 10. Johann Speyman. Project involved the most eminent artists of Gdańsk, including Abraham van den Blocke. The figure of Neptune, wearing the face The house of mayor Johann Speyman, located by the Long Market, is of the Roman Emperor Marc Aurelius, overlooking the city from the fountain considered to be one of the more appealing buildings in Gdansk. Speyman is accompanied by legendary sea creatures. The intricate fence is decorated was wealthy, educated and very ambitious. New facade, created at the with coats of arms of Gdańsk and Polish eagles. The Roman sea god was beginning of the 17th century, was designed by Abraham van den Blocke. It the supposed inventor of the most famous liquor named Goldwasser. Upset is decorated with portraits of leaders and rulers, as well as with scenes from with throwing coins into his well, he smashed them to small pieces with the history, always referring to sacrifice to homeland. A legend says that the his trident and the resulting golden flakes floating in the water miraculously two facades, front and back, were ordered in Italy and carried to Gdańsk by turned it into a delicious beverage. two separate ships. The ship carrying the front side sank, so the owner of the house had to put the back facade at the front of the building.

8 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 9 11. Green Gate

A large edifice in the mannerism style, closing the Long Market on the Motława river side was built between 1568 and 1571, replacing the Gothic Cog Gate. It only had three passages back then. The fourth, northern passage was still a weigh house. A plan had existed to turn the upper floors into a royal residence, but it was never put to work, as the only royal who stayed there for a few days on her passage from France to Poland was Marie Louise Gonzaga, the wife of king Władysław IV Vasa. In the XIX century the gate housed an exhibition of natural history. Now it is a place where temporary exhibits of the National Museum of Gdańsk take place. Lech Walesa’s office is located in the northern part of the gate.

12. Crane and National Maritime Museum

A city gate, a harbor fortress, and two cranes one on top of the other – this is how Żuraw (Crane), the most interesting monument of the historic downtown, can be shortly described. It was built in the middle of the XV- century, as one of nine water gates that led to the Motława River. Thick, round towers on both sides of the gate designed to house small artillery was a fine defense measure for the harbor. Wooden structure of the double crane reaching towards the river was mounted on such a fortification object. The cranes, propelled by the power of human muscles, was used for harbour purposes (the lower hook) and to set masts on newly built ships (the upper hook). The maximum capacity of the whole crane system was 4 tons that could be lifted up to 11 meters. It made the Crane of Gdańsk the unquestionably largest crane in the Medieval world. Reconstructed after WWII, it became one of the branches of the National Maritime Museum (27), also located in the warehouses on the opposite side of Motława River on Ołowianka Island, as well as the museum ship „Sołdek”.

10 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 11 13. St Mary’s Church

St. Mary’s Church was built for more than 150 years and is the largest Gothic brick church in Europe. Its interior with exceptionally fine and high vaults, houses hundreds pieces of art created over the last 500 years. The most remarkable examples are: gold-plated main altar, work of master Michael Schwarz from Augsburg, touching stone Pieta from the beginning of the XV-century, XIX-century copy of “The Last Judgment” triptych, or the famous astronomical clock by Hans Düringer. Perfect acoustics of the austere walls of the church accentuates the sound of the great baroque organ that came here from the St. John’s Church. You can admire the panorama of the city from the top of the 78-meter-high tower whose characteristic, blunt silhouette towers above Gdansk. Almost 400 steps leads to the top.

14. Mariacka (St Mary’s) Street

One of the shortest streets in the Main Town, closed with the wall of St. Mary’s Church on one side, and the Gothic St. Mary’s Gate on the other. As the only in the City it has preserved an almost full set of porches – once a characteristic feature of Gdansk civil architecture. A decoration strongly represented in St. Mary’s Street are gargoyles – gutter endings in forms of fantastic creature heads. Narrow houses, cobbled roadway, impressive porches – all that make St. Mary’s Street the place to realize how other streets of Gdansk used to look like before they were modernized. Surrounded by all that beauty, there are numerous amber boutiques and workshops that sell the “Baltic gold” – amber – in variety of jewellery and other valuables.

12 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 13 15. St Nicolas’ Church 17. Great Mill

The only church in Downtown Gdańsk that survived the Soviet This unique piece of medieval technical architecture, with its bombardment of 1945. With its solid, sturdy walls and a massive but humble characteristic, enormous dual-pitched roof, was built in the middle of the tower it is full of art pieces that create the unique, Baroque interior. The XV century on an artificial island on Radunia Channel. It was one ofthe tradition of the church in Gdańsk dates back to the end of the XII century, largest, European industrial investments of its times, and served as a mill, when the first, small shrine was built at the junction of two significant granary and a bakery. It was equipped with 18 water wheels and in case of trade routes. Its remains can be seen at its primary location, which is the a siege and water shortage additional, horse-powered quernstones were underground of the Market Hall. Since the beginning of the XIII century, the used. Today, its Gothic interior is the location of a shopping mall and the church had served the Dominican Order. The Dominicans, who then arrived giant water wheels can still be admired there. to Gdańsk, established their convent on the northern side of the building. They are also responsible for Gdańsk’s oldest traditional trading event. St. Dominic’s Fair has been present in the city life with a temporary period 18. Old Town City Hall of respite since 1260. The picturesque brick building with a towering spire is an excellent 16. St Cathrine’s Church example of mannerism in the architecture of the city. It reminds of its unique phenomenon: two independent centers of power co-existing The origins of St. Catherine’s Church, which is the oldest within one city and, thus, two City Halls: Old and Main Towns and, earlier, parish church in Gdańsk, date back to the XIII-century. It is also Osiek and Young City districts. A nearby square with its monument of decorated with paintings b y Anton Möller and Isaac van a councilor, astronomer and brewmaster Hans Hevelke, known as Hevelius, den Blocke. The famous astronomer, Johann Hevelius is reminds of the history of the current seat of the Baltic Sea Culture Center. buried underneath the church and his epitaph, along with The appealing interior of the building, magnificent, XVII-century ceiling the gravestone, have been preserved. The 76-meter high decorated with allegorical paintings, elegant spiral staircase are not the belfry houses a carillon, continuing the tradition of only noteworthy features. A particularly intriguing element is the main the XVIII-century instrument. Beautiful, domed stone portal with statues of personified virtues and vices. roof of the tower designed by Jacob van den Blocke visible from far distance is sometimes called the „crown of the Old Town”. Another temple dedicated to a saint is located near St. Catherine’s Church. It is St. Bridget’s Church that dates back to the turn of XV-century. It became famous in August 1980 as sanctuary for the Solidarity movement during the strike, as well as a refuge used by members of the anticommunist opposition. It is also famous for its magnificent Amber Altar. The route of the Gothic churches of Gdańsk has many other beautiful and interesting temples to explore: St. John’s, St. Elizabeth’s, St. Joseph’s, St. Peter’s and Paul’s and the Holy Trinity Church, built by the Franciscans of Gdańsk.

14 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 15 The „Blue Lamb” Granary 19. The Polish Post Museum 21. Center for Archaeological Education

The building of the 19th century military hospital, which had been the One of the two granaries that had survived 1945 bombardments, this main seat of the Polish post in the Free City of Gdańsk since 1925 became unique XVII-century building located on the Granary Island is home to the famous 14 years later, the day World War II began. It was hopelessly Archaeological Museum branch. There, you can admire effects of long-term defended for a few hours by the postal staff against the Nazis. There is the studies of history of Gdańsk, and each floor holds exhibitions that present Museum of the Polish Post in the building that gathers artifacts connected different faces of local archaeology. The exposition showcases objects with the history of the post in Gdańsk, telecommunication and the history obtained during archaeological research, methodology of work and even of 1939 resistance. There is a monument in front that commemorates the a reconstruction of a city street from the turn of the XV-century. History of brave defenders. the Granary Island can be learned through a multimedia presentation, and if you are feeling up to it you can, using common archaeological tools, try 20. Hail Hill and Hewelianum Center finding small objects hidden in the sand.

The history of the fort located on the Góra Gradowa (Hail Hill) dates back to the middle of the 17th century, when an important decision to secure 22. The National Museum that area of vital importance had been made. The fortifications of the Hail Hill witnessed fierce combat during the 18th century sieges of the city and The partially renovated interior of the former Gothic Franciscan in the beginning of the 19th century. Modernized in the period of French monastery adjacent to the Holy Trinity Church has become home to the occupation, the so-called “First Free City”, and completely rebuilt by the Department of Historical Art of the museum and its collection: Polish and Prussians at the end of the 19th century, they secured the city for centuries. Flemish paintings, furniture from Gdańsk and Northern Europe, pottery, They were pulled down during the Interwar Period to serve various civil gold and handicraft. Without doubt, its most famous piece of art is “The Last purposes and, after WWII, were forgotten and devastated. Since the Judgement”, a triptych by Hans Memling claimed in XV-century by a local beginning of the 21st century they have been revitalized, becoming more privateer Paweł Beneke and donated to St. Mary’s Church. The museum’s and more interesting place both for tourists and locals, enjoying a great park collection can also be admired in the Abbot’s Palace and Abbatial Granary and a rich cultural and educational offer of the Hewelianum Center. (Etnographic Museum) in Oliwa.

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25. Amber Arena Stadium (PGE Arena) ,QVSLUDWLRQ The stadium was built just before the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship. Its amber-like shape is a clear reference to the tradition of amber catching and fits perfectly into the city landscape. It is particularly pleasing during the night, when it is lit up and visible from afar. The stadium has a seating capacity of about 42,000 and has been home to the local football club, Lechia Gdańsk, and a museum dedicated to the team that houses exhibits connected with football and other sports. Mass events, such Discover as concerts, are also organized regularly and the local guide will show you every nook and cranny there is.

26. The Lighthouse

One of the most famous maritime monuments of Gdańsk is the lighthouse in Nowy Port. Dating back to the late XIX-century, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful on the Baltic Sea. There is a replica of a very unusual device on top of it: the time ball. Original optic equipment as well as an exhibition on the history of the lighthouses can also be seen there. Climbing the tower of the lighthouse will be rewarded with a beautiful panorama of the Gulf of Gdansk, the harbor and the watchtower’s „older sister” – the lighthouse tower of the Wisłoujście Fortress.

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20 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 21 27. Arch Cathedral and Oliwa Park 29. Westerplatte

Oliwa – a snug, charming part of the City of Gdańsk, located in the Early in the morning (4:45) on 1st September 1939 the German battleship picturesque forest area of the Tri-City Landscape Park, was described by “Schleswig-Holstein” began the bombardment of the Polish Ammunition a famous traveller Aleksander von Humboldt as the third most beautiful Depot at the Westerplatte Peninsula. This event has been considered the place on Earth. What makes it so unique is a Cistercian park founded in the beginning of World War II. For almost 7 days the Depot was defended by XVIII (French garden) and XIX (English garden) centuries. You can admire the around 200 Polish soldiers against the enemy outnumbering them at least linden „road to eternity”, a rock-garden established 1920, orangery, grotto by twenty two one. This is why Westerplatte became the symbol of Polish and a waterfall. A walk through the park will lead you to the arch cathedral, resistance against Nazi aggression. Stone monument at the entrance to the commonly called „the Oliva Cathedral”. The Gothic temple was built as Port of Gdansk commemorates not only the defenders of Westerplatte, but a Cistercian church in the XIII-century. It is 107 meters long, which makes it also all the other soldiers who defended the Polish Coast in 1939. You can the longest church in Poland. It also houses the most famous instrument in learn about the history of the Westerplatte Peninsula and the spa that it used Poland: the rococo organ of master Wulf. to be, as well as the circumstances of WWII outbreak by visiting the open-air exhibition, the historical Guardhouse No. 1 ruins of the barracks and remains of other structures. 28. ZOO 30. Wisłoujście Fortress The Gdańsk ZOO, founded in the 1950s, is a forest complex surrounding a former spa, which was gradually extended up to the present area of The fortress is an example of a sea fort unique in the European scale. ca. 120 hectares. First animals were donated to the zoo by people, particularly The history of the stronghold can be traced back to the Middle Ages, seamen, who brought back exotic creatures from their travels. Most of them when a defense tower was constructed at the Vistula river mouth. Further were birds and monkeys. Today, the zoo is home to almost 200 species developed in XVI and XVII centuries, according to contemporary Italian and of animals from all the continents, including rare and endangered species. Dutch standards, the stronghold guarded entrance to the port of Gdańsk, Animals can be observed in conditions similar to natural. A special treat for controlled the incoming ships and served as base for the royal fleet. This the youngest is the „little zoo”, with no bars or fences, that allows the children was also the rally point for the Polish galleon fleet that in 1627 fought the safe contact with selected animals. famous Battle of Oliwa. Today, Wisłoujście is a place that cherishes and promotes “living history” mainly due to numerous historical reenactments and events.

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Raised between 1899-1901 to the design by L. Tiedemann of Potsdam, this, Neo-Gothic building had until 1945 been part of ther Evangelical Church of Augsburg Confession in Poland. The tower of the church was raised by 7.5 meters on Kaiser Wilhelm’s request; he wanted it to be visible to the crews of ships sailing on the Bay of Gdańsk. The Kaiser’s wife, Augusta Victoria, took over the patronage of the estate, donating 1000 marks and valuable pieces of art. Profits from sales, together with the money raised through fund-raising in the entire Western Prussia and Pomerania regions secured the necessary funding that allowed to complete the construction. After 1945 the church was donated to the military vicariate and dedicated to St. George. The elements from the former decor that survived during the years include chandeliers, pews and 3. Sierakowski Mansion organs made by Terletzky&Wittek. The 200-year-old mansion built by the noble Sierakowski family, on an estate purchased in 1797, later served as their summer house. After the family had moved to the Kingdom of Poland in 1814, the mansion was purchased by a Gdańsk family of von Franzius. From 1917-1923 one of the occupants 2. Bohaterów Monte Cassino Promenade was the grandson of the famous poet Joseph von Eichendorf, Hartwig. Today, one of the oldest preserved mansions, next to the so-called “Spanish The popular “Monciak” is one of the most famous promenades in Poland, Court” at Aleja Niepodległości street, serves as office for the Towarzystwo leading tourists from St. George’s Church straight to the pier. It is vibrant Przyjaciół Sopotu (Society of Friends of Sopot). A cafe is located within the and it never sleeps, mainly because it is literally swarming with tourists, building as well as exhibitions and Thursday concerts that take place during either relaxing in any of numerous cafes, strolling among street artists or summer attract many tourists and city’s inhabitants to the isolated, side dancing until the break of dawn in one of many famous disco clubs. The street of Sopot, where the mansion is located. promenade is developed with tenement houses from the late XIX and early XX centuries, creating a real cocktail of architectural styles to be admired. 4. Crooked House Modern buildings, such as Krzywy Domek (Crooked House), blend nicely into the surroundings giving the place a unique, incomparable feel. If you Built in 2004, it was designed by two architects: Szotyński & Zaleski. The are lucky enough, you can stumble upon the ghost of “The Umbrella Man” Crooked House is a new landmark of Sopot and had almost instantly become (Parasolnik), an eccentric figure of the 1960s and 70s that, by his colorful, one of the most recognized structures in Poland, and a favorite visiting spot strange outfits, shocked and entertained the people of his time. for tourists. It is listed on the top 50 of the strangest buildings in the world. Inspired by pictures by Per Dahlberg, its purpose is to remind people that no dreams are impossible. The facade of the building corresponds to the style of “Monciak”, where it is located, and does not disrupt the “flow” of the surrounding buildings. Inside the house holds disco clubs, cafes, restaurants, shops and beauty parlors.

28 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 29 5. Balneology Building 7. Grand Hotel

A project by Paul Puchmüller and Heinrich Dunkel, the building opened The most famous hotel of Sopot was built in 1927 according to the project on 1 August 1904 and was the fourth facility located in this place since of Richard Kohnke and his team: Otto Kloeppel and Emil Lau, who had won the times of Georg Haffner. Apart from bathing rooms, the building held the architectural design competition in 1922. It then went by the name of goldsmith workshops, as well as the famous Rosenthal shop. After World Kasino Hotel and was a dazzling display of luxury, with both running and sea War II the city laundry was located here and in 1956 the building was water available in the bathrooms. The famous apartment 226 hosted such acquired by Jadwiga Titz-Kosko, M.D., who adapted the building to serve as people as Marlene Dietrich and, in 1939, Adolf Hitler. When the Red Army a hospital for rheumatic diseases. The lookout tower, whose chimney had entered Sopot in 1945, its soldiers devastated the most valuable pieces of been enclosed so that it did not distort the building, served as a waypoint for equipment. Despite this, even after the war the hotel remained a place that, ships. However, contrary to the popular belief, it had not been a lighthouse because of its unique spirit, attracted worldfamous music stars during the until 1977, when strong lighting was installed. Above the building entrance, Sopot Music Festival, as well as politicians such Fidel Castro or Charles de held by Triton and a mermaid, one of the city’s oldest preserved coat of Gaulle. arms can be found.

6. The Spa House 8. The Pier Europe’s longest wooden pier was constructed to replace the 1824, The only remainder of the third “Kurhaus” that had been located here until 31,5-meter-long, that Jean Georg Haffner used to assemble in spring and 1945 was a beautiful wine yard rotunda. The fourth Spa House was opened disassemble for fall and winter. To prevent the pier from falling to the forces in 2009, with a restored rotunda, the original acoustical shell and an elegant of nature, especially winter storms, the pier had been gradually lengthened fountain that make for the specific ambience of the place. Numerous cafes, until it reached the today’s length of 511.5 meters. In 2011, Sopot Marina shops, restaurants together with the largest national art gallery in northern was added, there is a cafe and a restaurant at the very end of it, where live Poland, tourist information and brine pump room have found its place here. music can be heard during summer. Visitors can embark on a ship to Hel The main part of the building, however, would be the conference center, spa and, during summer, cinema lovers can enjoy world’s top movies being hotel and ball room of the adjacent Sheraton Hotel. showcased in a cinema under the stars at the so-called “Pan” at the entrance to the pier.

30 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 31 9. The Stronghold

The oldest traces of local settlements, coming from the Early Middle Ages, can be found here. In 1840, 18 meters above sea level, in place of today’s open-air museum at the so-called “Sopot Slope” Johann Georg Kreiss opened a restaurant with a beer garden. When, in 1885, the place was visited by a renowned archaeologist and director of Gdańsk Province Museum, Hugo Conwentz, a field survey was conducted , followed by establishing of an archaeological and natural preserve in 1907. The restaurant was moved to the nearby hill, current location of the Aqua Park, where it remained until 1945. In 2011 a new, interactive museum was opened at the foot of the Stronghold hill, with plenty of attractions such as exhibitions, a library, cafe and an educational center.

10. The Museum of the City of Sopot

Located in a beautiful mansion near the sea that had once belonged to a merchant, insurance broker and an American consul, Ernst August Claaszen (1853-1924), the museum shows the beauty of interior design and houses exhibitions dedicated to the city and its history. The Museum was founded to mark the occasion of the 100th anniversary of founding of the city. The mansion, built in 1903, has undergone a thorough renovation and was adapted to suit the needs of a museum. The renovation process encompassed also the immediate surroundings of the villa, with its vast garden. In 2011 a restaurant was opened in the basement of the building.

32 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 33 11. Southern Baths 13. Forest Opera The idea for construction in 1909 of the Forest Opera was born in the Built in 1907, in place of former women’s changing rooms, the Southern minds of two people: Paul Walther Schaffer, bandmaster of the Gdańsk Baths are one of the most recognizable landmarks of Sopot. A lovely, (Danzig) City Theatre, and the mayor of Sopot, Max Woldmann, whose wooden, Norwegian-style building was the project of Paul Puchmüller. wife was an opera singer. The Opera opened officially on 11 August 1909 Forming a horseshoe shape, women’s, men’s and children’s changing with a spectacle from Conradin Kreutzer, The Night Camp in Granada rooms were located at seaside jetties, and the promenade was home to (Das Nachtlager in Granada). From year 1922 onwards, the Opera witnessed barber shops, restaurants and cafes that were open for the season (1 July - a growing number of Richard Wagner’s pieces being performed by the most 30 September). The building had survived the year 1945, when it was leased famous conductors and opera singers from all across Europe. After World by the city for 30 years to a Chinese company, Ming-Hoong, that renovated War II the Opera building, then seldom used, was preserved mainly by the and adapted it into a hotel, thus preventing it from falling into ruin. International Song Festival, moved from Gdańsk to Sopot, that attracted international music stars. For its 100th anniversary it underwent a renovation process in 2009 and since 2012 its 12. Aquapark 14. Ski Lift (Bald Hill) Pomorskie’s largest water park provides plenty of attractions for the whole family. Swimming pools, whirlpools, hydro massage, the Wild River Although Sopot may be best known for its proximity to the sea and and many others - all thoughtfully designed and adjusted according to age. summertime heat, there is also a little something for skiing amateurs. Near During the summer, an outdoor swimming pool complex, together with the shore and the pier, towering 100 meters over the city, there is a hill slides, wooden terrace and deck chairs are available to the visitors. The from which stretches a stunning view of Sopot and the Bay of Gdańsk. A Sauna World - Aqua SPA offers a wide range of regenerative treatments, 286-meter ski lift is located here together with a snow park with artificial massages and 8 types of saunas. All facilities within the park are under obstacles and ramps for active skiing and snowboarding. In winter, anyone the watchful eye of a well-trained personnel, who ensure the safety of the can rent snow gear, learn how to ski in the local ski school or join the ski visitors. The complex also includes bowling alley, a modern, two-level music club. club and a restaurant.

34 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 35 15. Hippodrome

Since the beginning of the 1870s, the area that is presently occupied by the horse track was used by men of the “Black Hussars” regiment from Wrzeszcz for hunting runs. From 1898 the place began hosting regular horse races, both flat and with obstacles. It was also the year when two seating platforms and the racetrack, whose shape remained unchanged, were built. Kaiser Wilhelm with his family were frequent guests of the track. After World War II, in 1947, horse races were resumed, and in 2009 Hipodrom was granted right to organize world’s most important International Official CSIO*** Jumping Competition. The renovation of the structure has transformed it into one of the leading equestrian facilities in Poland and Europe! It is also the only racetrack where you can observe sea from the seating platform.

16. Fishermen’s Square

A picturesque settlement from 1914 designed by Paul Puchmüller. Because of the growing number of visitors to the rapidly developing spa it was decided that the whole fishing settlement, located near what now is the pier, be moved close to Karlikowski Potok (Karlikowski Brook). Today this unique place inhabited by artists, and the number of boats moored at the nearby fishing harbor decreased from dozens to several.

36 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 37 List of objects

1. St. George’s Church 2. Bohaterów Monte Cassino Promenade 3. Sierakowski Mansion 4. Crooked House 8 5. Balneology Building 11 10 6. The Spa House 16

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42 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 43 5. Gdynia Marina

The marina in Gdynia, Polish Capital of Sailing, is located in the center of the city and is considered to be the largest and the most modern facility of its kind in the country. It served as a voyage starting point for Poland’s most recognized Polish sailors: Władysław Wagner, Henryk Jaskuła or Krzysztof Baranowski. A lane that commemorates these and many other Polish sailors is located in the southern breakwater of Mariusz Zaruski basin. Great, luxurious vessels and small, humble boats keep the marina quite busy from early spring to late fall. Anyone that would like to dive into the world of sailing, including young children, can enroll in one of many yacht clubs that are located in, or nearby, the marina. Those that had discovered their love for sea life quite recently are welcome to try one of many sailing courses available in the offer, as well as charter cruises. Apart from that, the marina is a place of numerous top-class sailing events such as Gdynia Sailing Days, Wind&Water Boat Show, rallies of world’s largest vessels, and many more.

6. The city beach

One of the city’s trademarks, the 200-meter-long city beach is located only 5 minutes on foot from the city center. Guarded during summer, its amenities include showers, toilets, changing rooms, medical facility and a deck chair rental place. This beach is one of many guarded beaches in Gdynia, others including those in Redłowo, Orłowo and - a little farther - Babie Doły.

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The modern, 5-story building of the Museum of the City of Gdynia 7. The Feliks Nowowiejski Seafront forms, together with the Polish Navy Museum, an interesting complex and an obligatory stop on our tourist trial. The main exhibition that showcases It is hard to find a place more picturesquely located than this, as the the particular phenomenon of a village transforming into a large, harbor promenade stretches between the hills of Kamienna Góra (Stone Mountain) city within a decade has been prepared, using various media. Among the and the sea. The Seafront, which was created to protect the steep cliff exhibits you can find maps and plans, photographs and postcards as well from the power of the sea, has become a favorite spot for locals and as clothing, furniture and remainders of the region’s connection to the sea. tourists alike. The view on the Bay of Gdańsk is perfect, regardless of the Apart from the main exhibition, the museum holds all sorts of art expositions weather conditions. Spreading over 1500 meters the promenade opens with Gdynia as their main theme. The museum’s library holds more than with a monument of fish, the city’s symbol and along its path goes a wide, 9 thousand books that help trace the city’s history right to its beginnings welcoming bicycle lane. In the direct neighborhood you can find plenty of and follow its path of development in context of history and culture of cafes, restaurants and pubs perfect for relaxing, listening to music and - of Pomorskie and Poland. course - tasting local fish delicacies. 10. The Modernism of Gdynia 8. Stone Mountain Shaped during the interwar period, the Downtown of Gdynia is a perfect example of fine, consistent, modernist architecture unique on the European In terms of architecture and landscape, it is one of the most interesting scale. Very popular in contemporary Europe, Modernism was all about parts of the city, and a designated urban conservation area. In the past, it was functionality, innovation and a complete break with traditional styles in part of the village of Gdynia and, together with it, was treated as property architecture. This allowed some of Poland’s most talented architects involved of the monastery in Kartuzy. It later became part of the Prussian Partition in Gdynia project to give a demonstration of their skills. “The White City” it and was granted as a lease to German settlers, thus receiving the German was called, due to white facades of the buildings and numerous references name of Steinberg. In 1920 Steinberg was purchased and, by an initiative of to naval architecture which also added up to its unique character. Examples Ryszard Gałczyński, given to the First Polish Sea Bathing Company that was of Modernism in Gdynia are scattered all across the city and can be found by to establish a sea resort. The Company planned on creating a culture and following the Gdynia Modernism Route. They can be seen in both towering recreation center. Currently, apart from the villas that had survived the war, public buildings, and residential areas, from large tenement buildings along Kamienna Góra hass a lookout with a view on the city, seaport and the Bay main streets to private detached houses. of Gdańsk. Two monuments are located in the area are: a 25-meter-high cross, set there in the 1990s, and the Defenders of Gdynia Memorial.

46 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 47 11. The Polish Navy Museum 13. Monument to the Victims of December 1970 The museum was established in 1953 and has since then become an Gdynia is one of the symbols of Polish fight against communism. This is inherent part of the city’s landscape. The museum’s building, located at the where important historical events took place, such as workers’ strikes that Feliks Nowowiejski Seafront, was renovated in 2012 and helps teach history had been mercilessly thwarted by the authorities. In commemoration of of the Polish Navy. A broad and interesting exposition presents military those events two monuments were erected: at the square between Aleja equipment from the beginning of the XVII century until the present day. Solidarności and Janka Wiśniewskiego streets, in a form of a plaque “1970” The museum also houses a broad collection of paintings by great Polish made from stainless steel. The number 7 resembles a man, bruised with marine artists, models of old sailing ships, as well as orders and distinctions bullet wounds, falling on his face. At the bottom of the monument there coming from World War II and the following years. The integral part of the is a short inscription: “In memory of those killed on 17 December 1970”. museum is the outdoor exposition of weapons and armaments that shows The other monument is located at Marszałek Pisłudski alley, in form of ship equipment and weaponry as well as planes and helicopters of naval a 25-meter-high cross and is the citizens’ tribute to all victims of communist aviation. terror. 12. Gdynia Market Hall 14. Gdynia Motor Museum The two market halls were built in 1935-38, according to the project by Jerzy Muller and Stefan Reychman. The complex consisted of the greatest, Gdynia Motor Museum would not probably have existed if it were not for main hall with fruit and vegetables that was connected with an L-shaped one, devoted enthusiasts of vintage vehicles, Witold Ciążkowski. His ever- hall that served as a meat market, and a separate fish market. During the growing collection, currently about 30 cars and 150 motorbikes, became an war the halls were used by the Nazis as military warehouses. After the inspiration for creating a museum. The old, renovated dock hall at Żwirowa conflict had ended, the commercial function of the buildings was restored. street became home to 10 magnificent, interwar cars and 28 motorbikes In time, they became a cult spot, where people were able to buy clothes from the same period, which are now on constant exposition. The exhibition and other goods brought by sailors from outside of the Soviet Block. The was arranged to resemble an old city street and it changes every time any Market Hall buildings were registered as objects of cultural heritage in 1983, of the cars undergoes renovation that makes it “fit for duty”. All of this comes because of their unique architectural properties and as a great example together with various items relating to the history of motorization and of Constructivism in Polish architecture. This place thrives from dusk until motor sports. The beauty, quality and attention to detail, as well as excellent dawn and its broad range of available goods attracts many residents and condition of the cars, will certainly impress anyone visiting the museum. tourists alike.

48 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 49 15. Infobox

One of Gdynia’s most recent attractions was built to serve as source of information on dynamic changes that the city has been undergoing in recent years. The heart of the installation is an enormous model of the city that presents existing buildings, as well as those in phase of development. Interactive touchscreens allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in the visions of the city’s future. Infobox also serves as a cultural center of the city, where concerts, exhibitions and other events take place. The most distinct element of the Infobox is a 22-meter-long lookout tower with a view on Downtown and the Bay of Gdańsk.

16. EXPERYMENT Science Center

An unusual science center that proves to everyone visiting it that science can be fun. It is a great place for both younger and older science amateurs, where they can conduct their own experiments in order to better understand the laws of physics and nature. That’s what EXPERYMENT is all about! It inspires creativity, encourages learning by having fun and, does not give all the answers. It encourages thinking out of the box and proves that science is present in our everyday life. The intriguing names: Hydroworld, The Tree of Life, Operation: Human and Invisible Forces reveal exhibitions that provide lots of entertainment to the visitors. What is perhaps most important, such form of presenting scientific problems helps understand them, and at the same time stimulates curiosity among the youngest visitors.

50 www.pomorskie.travel www.pomorskie.travel 51 17. Orłowo Pier 19. Kolibki Adventure Park

The first pier in Orłowo was built in 1924 and was 115 meters long. Five Located on the border of Gdynia and Sopot, Kolibki Adventure Park years later, it was changed and extended to 430 meters, using the materials has been created by a group of daring active leisure buffs. The area of gathered from the demolished pier in Gdynia. Until World War II, the pier the Park has been professionally adapted to suit the needs of all kinds of served as a wharf for short sea shipping vessels. Today’s length of 180 meters outdoor activity amateurs. People of any age and size, individuals as well as is a consequence of the pier being damaged during a storm sometime organized groups, will find the offer to their liking. From the attraction that after the war. Entrance on the pier is free of charge and the view of the can be found in the park, let us name just a few: off-road cars, quads, ropes bay, Redłowo Cliff and - when the weather is right - Hel peninsula is one of courses, climbing walls, shooting range and zorbing. Highly qualified team many arguments for a visit. In the direct neighborhood of the pier you can of instructors will ensure safety of all visitors. find the Summer Stage of the City Theatre where various performances and spectacles are presented in an extraordinary beach scenery. 20. Royal Park Kolibki 18. Orłowo Cliff For years the property was passed from hand to hand: from the Cistercians of Oliwa to chivalry and, later, to most renown noble houses: The 40-meter-high cliff is, without doubt, one of the most intriguing the Wejher, Radziwiłł, Otromecki, Sobieski and Przebendowski families. After natural attractions of Orłowo. For decades its steep slope has been one of king Sobieski’s death his wife, Marie, became the estate’s owner - hence the most photographed landmarks of Gdynia. The famous Dom Zdrojowy names of several locations within the park. In the immediate neighborhood (Spa House), built at the beginning of the XX century, is located nearby, of the estate a XV century inn, brickyard, iron works, grain and paper mills together with a pre-war figure of Christ giving a blessing the people of the were located. The buildings that can be seen today come from the first sea. Orłowo Cliff is a perfect walking spot for anyone that enjoys active half of XIX century and are surrounded by the baroque Marie’s Park, with leisure: strollers, runners or cyclists. The cliff together with the adjacent Jar trees even hundreds of years old. Various events take place withing the Orłowski (ravine) are considered to be one of the natural masterpieces of park’s premises, and among the most popular are: Globaltica, Dary Ziemi, the Polish coast. Jadłostajnia and Festyn Ogród. Established in 2013 „tuBaza” cultural centre offers a rich programme of artistic events, with particular focus on young urban art.

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