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Gdańsk 9

Among the finest cities of northern Europe,

Gdańsk has a history that goes back more

than 1,000 years. One of the wealthiest cities

in Poland, it was completely destroyed during

World War II, but a postwar rebuild ing prog-

ramme has restored many of its grand

buildings. Most of the historic buildings are

located along the pedestrianized ulica Długa

and Long Market (Długi Targ) in the city

centre. Despite severe war damage, the

Old Town (Stare Miasto) retains a handful

of churches, the most remarkable of which

is the medieval Church of St Mary, dating

back to the 14th century.

The Upland Gate, part of the fortifications of 1571–6

GETTING AROUND

Vehicle access to the historic

part of the Old Town is res-

tricted. The city centre can be

reached by taking a bus or

tram to the Main Station

(Gdańsk Głowny), the Upland

Gate (Brama Wyżynna) or

Podwale Przedmiejskie, and

continuing on foot from there.

Buses, trams or the urban

railway (SKM) serve the

outlying parts of the city.

SEE ALSO

• Where to Stay p220


• Where to Eat p224

CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE

Artus Court 0

Central Maritime Museum q

Church of St Catherine 4

Church of St Mary 6

Gdańsk Crane 5

Great Armoury 7

Great Mill 3

Main Town Hall 9

SIGHTS AT A GLANCE

Monument to the Fallen

Shipyard Workers 1

National Museum w

Old Town Hall 2

Uphagen House 8

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