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The [http://www.fcs.org.pl/ Solidarity Centre Foundation] was established in 1998 with the mission to create the European Solidarity Centre dedicated to the history of Solidarity. In 2014, the building for the centre was completed. It contains a museum with a permanent exhibition and space for temporary exhibitions, a library, a research centre and venue for conferences.…

One of the largest Gothic churches in Europe and the fourth largest brick church in the world. There is space for more than 20,000 people in the church. It is possible to take the stairs to the tower (78m), but the view is not as inspiring as the one from Main Town Hall. The church also contains a large astronomical clock from 1464.…

The former port crane is one of the most well-known buildings in Gdańsk. It is first mentioned in 1367, but was rebuilt several times since then. During World War II it was partially destroyed again. In 1962 after final reconstructions it was turned over to the National Maritime Museum. It now houses an exhibition about the former port of the city.…

Park with many information panels about the first battle of World War II that took place here in September 1939. You can also see disused bunkers and a crumbled command-post, as well as a large monument to those who fought in the battle. From the monument you have a view of the Nowy Port area and the lighthouse.…

The old city hall has a museum inside showing off a nicely decorated room where the town council once met and some historic exhibits about the history of Gdańsk. There are also impressive photos of the destruction after World War II. It is possible to purchase tickets to the tower, which offers a great view of the surroundings and St.…

There is a small museum which documents the events that happened on September 1, 1939 at the beginning of World War II. It also contains a small active post office. Even if the museum is closed, the square in front has a great (and free) series of billboards summarizing the start of the war.

Named after the merchant, Johann Uphagen, who bought this house in 1775. It was destroyed during the war in 1945, but completely rebuilt within ten years. In the 1990s, it was opened to the public. There are temporary exhibitions on the second floor. It is part of the Gdańsk History Museum.

Built in the 16-th century. Its most famous resident was the councillor and mayor of Danzig, Johannes Hevelius, who was also an astronomer in his later life and a brewer in his earlier life. The building is now home to the Baltic Sea Culture Centre.

A statue of the author Günter Grass, who was born in Danzig, facing his famous character Oskar Matzerath from The Tin Drum. Installed in October 2015, six months after his death, and on his 88th anniversary.

Contains an organ built in the mid-18th century as the largest organ in Europe at that time with slightly fewer than 8,000 pipes. There are daily organ recitals which are generally free (with some exceptions).

The ship was launched in 1948 as the first Polish ocean-going vessel and used as a coal and ore carrier. It was named after the "shock worker" Stanisław Sołdek. It is part of the National Maritime Museum.

Statue of Neptune, patron of the city, installed in 1549. During World War II, the statue was hidden. In 1954 it was put back to its original location on the Long Market.

Also called Upplands Gate. It was built in 1576 as part of the city's fortifications. Once the main entrance to the city where the Polish Kings were officially welcomed.

The viewing platform of the tower is open in summer months. This building also houses the [http://mhmg.pl/oddzial/17/amber-museum Amber Museum].

Art Institute on the shipyard grounds. Exhibitions, concerts, performances. A bookshop, Zła Buka, has a selection of books on art and design.

A 28m high lighthouse built in 1893. It features a time ball which was used to synchronize clocks on ships.

Impressive houses stand along the river bank. They can be nicely observed from the other bank of Motława.

This museum has several branches spread out in the city. The main headquarters is in the Main Town Hall.

A nice white-painted wooden pier. There is a small restaurant and an ice cream parlour.

The current seat of the Gdańsk City Council.

Old mill, but now used as shopping centre.

Differs from typical Gdańsk architecture.

Part of the Gdańsk History Museum.

Part of the Gdańsk History Museum.