Neptune’s Fountain

Neptun Monument

The Fountain of Neptune is one of the oldest buildings in the Tricity. That half naked guy on the top is the Roman god of seas. It was built between 1606 and 1634. Right now it’s a very popular point for trips in Gdansk and photo opportunity for all school trips. Neptune is part of the Old City, with charming tenements, cobblestones and narrow alleys. This fountain fits ideally to the historical atmosphere of the city so don’t hesitate to soak in the climate of the old part of Gdansk.

Type: monumental/attraction
Address: Gdańsk, Długi Targ
Length of visiting: unrestricted
Directions: tram 97, 11(Brama Wyżynna stop)

Discover history in Westerplatte

Westerplatte

Westerplatte is the place where World War II began and as well is a symbol of bravery and heroism of Polish solders fighting against much bigger German army in September 1939. In 1966 the Monument of Coast Defenders was erected to honour those who had died for Poland and its freedom. This place is definitely a must-see to better understand Polish history as it’s something Poles are proud of.

Type: historical
Address: Gdańsk, ul Mjr. Henryka Sucharskiego
Opening hours: 9- 18
Length of visiting: 1 hour
Price: 3 PLN, reduced: 2 PLN
Directions: bus 106, 158

St. Mary’s Basilica in Gdansk

St. Mary’s Basilica

The most impressive building of Gdańsk, it’s often called ‘ the krone of city of Gdańsk’ because it dominates strongly the city’s panorama. The construction of the basilica started in 1343 and lasted for…159 years! Now, over 600 years later it’s one of the most important buildings, truly a landmark for Gdansk. It’s recommended to take guided tours to avoid overlooking anything. Don’t forget to also check out the tower as views from up there are simply splendid.

Type: tourist attraction
Address: Gdańsk, ul. Podkramarska 5
Opening hours: for guided tours: summer: 9-18.30, spring: 9-17.30, autumn: 9-17:00
Length of visiting: guided tours: 1 hour
Directions: : tram 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11(Brama Wyżynna stop)

Visit the Lighthouse in Gdańsk

Lighthouse

There’s always something mysterious and eerie about lighthouses, especially unoccupied ones. This one on Przemyslowa street is out of service and has been for a long time. It’s opened for visitors curious about the lighthouse’s history. It was built in 1893 and was the first lighthouse to use electrical lights on the Baltic Sea. An interesting fact is that it was built as a twin of the lighthouse in Cleveland, USA(which doesn’t exist anymore).

Type: tourist attraction
Address: Gdańsk, ul. Przemysłowa 6a
Opening hours: 10 – 18 in the summer
Length of visiting: 1 hour
Price: 8 PLN, reduced: 5 PLN
Directions:tram: 5(Latarnia Morska stop)

St. Catherine’s Church in Gdańsk

St. Catherine’s Church

The church is best known for a big fire in 2006, when nearly all the tower was destroyed. People all over Poland held their breath and watched an unbalanced fight with flames. Damages were very severe but after a few years, in 2008, the roof and tower were rebuilt and restored. St. Catherine’s church is situated on a small market place, in the Old City, so it’s always good to see it when you have some spare time.

Type: church
Address: Gdańsk, ul. Profesorska 6a
Length of visiting: 1 hour
Directions: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11(Dworzec Główny stop) + 10 mins walk

Take a picture of Crooked House

Crooked House

One of the buildings in Sopot is crooked, totally asymmetrical and it was made on purpose! Since the moment the project began it was meant to be one of the main landmarks of the city. It’s the kind of the building that everyone knows where it is. Nowadays this is one of these places where you have to take a picture of yourself for your family photo album (or Facebook photo album). There’s not much to see inside through, just offices and shops.

Type: tourist attraction
Address: Sopot, ul. Haffnera 6
Opening hours: 8 – 23
Length of visiting: 30 mins
Price: free
Directions: bus: 122(Grand Hotel stop), SKM(Sopot stop) + 11 mins walk