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Although the city is rather small, there are plenty interesting things to do in Gdansk. If you visit Gdansk for the first time, make sure that you visit all most important landmarks. Here are some monuments and places that you should definitely city during Gdansk sightseeing:

Zuraw Gate

Zuraw historic crane and water gate are probably one of the most popular and characteristic Gdansk attractions. This biggest and oldest Medieval crane in Europe was build in 14th century and today constitutes national heritage and a sign of old city’s power. Visiting the crane one can discover old crane mechanisms, a big portion of Gdansk trade history, beautiful view on Motlawa river and inimitable atmosphere of the old times.

European Solidarity Centre

There is no better place to familiarize with Gdansk’s fascinating history of the XX th century that the European Solidarity Centre.

Gdansk shipyard has become the place of one of the most significant events in Polish modern history. Everything started here: Solidarity movement, Round Table and, finally, communism downfall in Poland. Although many years have passed since those events, they are still remembered by Gdansk citizens and presented in the form of engaging exhibitions.

Amber Museum

Gdansk is often called the World’s Amber capital. Every year it hosts Amberif (the biggest Amber fairs in the world!) on it’s streets attracting thousands of vendors from around the globe. No wonder why the city’s Amber Museum is one of its most popular touristic places. The museum offers its visitors an amazing journey through amber’s history, an overview of amber’s processing and a rich collection of wildlife captured inside small beautiful gems. Amber’s Museum is located in historical tenement houses from the Middle Ages.

The Royal Road

Main road of the city and the first point during every Gdansk Walking tour. It consists of Long Lane and Long Market streets. Royal Road leads from the Golden Gate and the Long Market, to the Green Gate. It served as a trade route and an extension in the oval market square in the thirteenth century. It was a place of many fancy parades of kings and important figures in the country. When Gdansk was conquered by the Teutonic Order, the road had become the most important route around the Main Town. All tenement houses along the Royal Road were owned by the richest, noble families. That’s why they are so elaborately decorated, stylish, often reflecting strong influences of foreign architectural styles. Additionally, Royal Road served as a place of executions of witches, heretics and criminals.

The Neptune’s Statue

Neptune’s Statue is the most important symbol of the city, occurring in every city guide with Gdansk tours. Built around 400 years ago, the “God of the sea” weights 650 kg and stands proudly in the city centre with his privy parts covered with a fin of sea bass (in order not to cause scandal among pious Protestants). Neptune faces the royal tenement house, bowing head before king’s building. According to the legend, the fountain was squirting not only with water but also with gold or vodka. As rich people were throwing gold coins to his fount for luck, he got angry and turned them all into dust with his harpoon. Other legend says, that once every hundred years all animals from the monument walls revive and make a reception as it’s the only time when they can feed themselves. On that occasion, Neptune also gets down from his pedestal and serves as a leader of the party.

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If you visit Gdansk for a short period of time it’s worth to consider combining your Gdansk airport transfer with a sightseeing tour. We can organize that. On your way to hotel, our driver can show you the most important landmarks in the city and familiarize you with its history. You can also do this kind of sightseeing on your way to the airport. Choosing this option will help you save time and money!