Best places: Historical landmarks in Gdansk, Poland

Landmark 17th-century bronze statue of the sea god surrounded by historic houses & cafes.

Historic public square with restaurants & souvenir shops amid period architecture & a fountain.

Red-brick gate with 15th-century origins, rebuilt after WWII & adorned with the Gdańsk coat of arms.

Former military area and site of first World War II invasion now marked by a grand stone monument.

This 1588 gate was the main entrance to the city & features symbols of Gdansk, Prussia & Poland.

Completed in 1614, this prominent Dutch Mannerist-style gate was rebuilt in 1957 due to WWII damage.

Bronze statue of the 17th-century Polish king John III Sobieski on horseback, set on a small square.

👍👍 Well kept historical ruins from WWII. Very interesting ruins for anyone interested in history and specifically in WWII history. That shows the struggle that the polish defenders had against the Germans with the building being riddled with bullet holes and signs of bombardment. Has a walkway so yo...

Built in 1893, this historic lighthouse operates seasonally & offers platform views & exhibits.

👍👍 The monument was created in honor of the participants of the defense of the Polish Post on September 1, 1939. Unveiled on September 1, 1979 (on the fortieth anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. The message of the monument is that it depicts a dying postal worker being handed a rifle by the g...

👍 Guardhouse No. 1 stands on Westerplatte as the only survivor of various others that stood there during and before World War II. The building does not reflect its full size, but its purpose is to show us visitors at least a glimpse of what once was. The guardhouse is one of the branches of the Gdańsk...

Restored Catholic chapel built in the 17th century, known for its baroque design.

👍👍 A very good place for a walk or lunch. A lot of eateries and items to visit. The atmosphere in the area is always favorable for walks. After dusk, a completely different atmosphere wakes up that is worth feeling. I recommend it to everyone for a long walk and a moment of reflection 🙂

👍 Gothic water gate built in the 15th century. Currently serves as a residential building. From the river side you can see the two turrets and the stone carved heraldic triad with the coat of arms of Prussia, Poland and Gdańsk. #letsguide, #poland, #gdansk, #visitgdansk, #oldtown, #royalroute, #touris...

👍👍 You should have seen it

👍 The gate was built in the 14th Century to guard access to the Granary Island. It consists of two defensive towers connected by an overhead passage. The gate is decorated with two Polish coats of arms. Lovely gothic build worth seeing when in Gdansk. One of the tower houses the currency exchange offi...

👍👍 Very interesting building.

Educational science center set in parkland & ruined 19th-century fort, with interactive exhibits.

👍 Brama znajduje się w Śródmieściu na Starym Przedmieściu. Brama była jedną z czterech nowożytnych bram miasta,po jednej na każdą stronę świata, w otaczającym pierścieniu wałów ziemnych.

👍 You can take a photo with the tank, it's located on a bike path, and there's a nice park in the back to walk around. 🙂 A little has changed since my last visit, construction started after the tank and trees were cut down, but the park still exists. There was also an idea to remove the monument, but...