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By Lucyna Geniusz 1a
Gdańsk is the Polish maritime capital with the population nearing
half a million. It is a large centre of economic life, science, culture, and a
popular tourist destination. Lying on the Bay of Gdańsk and the southern
cost of the Baltic Sea the city is a thousand years old. With its Hanseatic
tradition, it has for ages played a major role in the commercial
relationships between Northern and Western Europe on the one hand,
and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe on the other hand.
Today, Gdańsk is the capital of the Pomeranian province and an
important administration centre.
The beginnings of Gdańsk go back to the year
980.Shortly before Easter 997 St Wojciech or
Adalbert, a missionary and bishop of
Bohemia, arrived in the area only to be soon
killed by the pagan Prussians. A Benedictine
monk, Jan Canaparius from the Aventine
monastery described his life and death. In the
records he referred to "urbs Gyddanyzc" or
the city of Gdańsk as the place where the
saint was believed to have baptised a large
number of the newly converted. In this
context today 's city on the Motława River
was first mentioned in writing...
In 1580 the most famous Protestant school located in the postFranciscan monastery of the Old Suburb was raised to the status of an
Academic Gymnasium and became the pride of the city. That ancient
Gdańsk, affluent and recognized in Europe, a melting pot of nations,
cultures, faiths, and tongues, the most international Polish city, formed
a unique community of diversity. Polish writers of the times held a
grudge against it, though the cause lay not in its cosmopolitan nature,
but arrogance towards the Polish kings. And yet, facing the Swedish
threat the city did not spare sacrifice to stage a determined defence
winning the tough test of iron and gold. In 1734,besieged by the
Russians and Saxons Gdańsk rose again in defence of honour and the
Polish throne of king Stanisław Leszczyński.Alas, following the 2nd
partition of Poland the city could no longer escape Prussian
annexation. Its hopes put in Napoleon 's new order turned out futile.
Taken over by the French in 1807 Gdańsk did gain the status of a Free
City, however retained it only until 1814.
In 1997 Gdańsk celebrated its millennium and
worshipped its patron, St Adalbert, thanks to whom
the name of the city on the Motława River was first
mentioned in written records. Widely open to the
world, Gdańsk has always been a European city to the
core. "Nec temere, nec timide", i.e. fearlessly but
reasonably, is its motto one can read in Latin on the
city 's grand coat of arms. History has travelled a full
circle. The contemporary Gdańsk rings with life as in
the olden days, and retaining its memories of the past
is building its own, separate identity.
Amber is sometimes referred to as the "gold of the
north". Its origins are traced back to 40 million years
ago. The scientists cannot agree as to which tree
species was the source of the resin that became
fossilised in the sea waters millions of years ago.
The Greek, Roman, and Chinese cultures played a
significant role in the ancient history of amber. In
those days the mineral was obviously sought for its
decorative values. Furthermore, however, it was
ascribed magical, symbolic, and cult features.
Alongside, its curing properties were also
discovered. The importance of the amber route for
Europe went beyond the economic aspects. It paved
the way for spreading learning and culture.
There are many places worth visiting...
Most of the monuments in Gdańsk are
placed near the heart of its Old Town
District, around the Long Street (ul.
Długa), streets parallel to it, and the Long
Quay (Długie Pobrzeże). The best place to
start your trip appears to the Upland Gate
(Brama Wyżynna) and the King's Road
stretching beyond it. Having crossed The
Upland Gate, you'll find the Torture
Tower (Katownia), which is planned to
house a museum of amber soon.
Next in line is the Golden Gate (Złota Brama)
and, next to it, Manor of the Society of St.
George (Dwór Bractwa Świętego Jerzego).
When you pass the Golden Gate and turn Left
you will have possibilitty to visit Kabaret EWAN
- its best to do it on evening. People says Paris
has its Moulin Rouge, Gdańsk has Kabaret
Ewan.
Long Street is main track of the town, where you'll be enchanted by the beautiful
renovated XVI - XVII century houses, one of them being the Uphagen's House
(Dom Uphagena) - Museum of History of Gdańsk. All those venerable buildings
are towered over by the beautiful and monumental Main Town Hall (Ratusz
Głównego Miasta). Walk inside, and you will not regret it - the splendid interior
was renovated not so long ago. You can also view Flash animation with rebuilding
Town Hall history.
Nearby, on the Long Market (Długi Targ) you'll
find the symbol of Gdańsk - Neptune's fountain.
Behind it is the beautiful Artus' Court (Dwór
Artusa) and the New House of the Court with The
Lady from the Window the amazing Golden
House (Złota Kamieniczka).
At the end of the Long Market, you'll find the
Green Gate (Zielona Brama), with the picturesque
Long Quay (Długie Pobrzeże) stretching beyond it
and the Granary Island (Wyspa Spichrzów unfortunately still in ruins) opposite the Long Quay.
The Central Maritime Museum (Centralne Muzeum
Morskie) is located on the quay while Ołowianka
island faces it (during summertime the Baltic
Philharmonic gives concerts there).
During your walk on the Long Quay, you will pass Gdańsk Harbor (Przystań). You can
come back here in a while when you feel like taking a boat trip to Sopot, Gdynia or Hel.
But don't look only at the ships on your right, or else you will miss another great
monument on your left - the Crane (Żuraw). And of course - St. Mary's Gate (Brama
Mariacka) which reveals a street of the same name, considered to be one of the most
beautiful in Europe and leading to Poland's biggest church, St. Mary's Church
(Bazylika Mariacka). While you're around, you mustn't miss the Archeological Museum
(Muzeum Archeologiczne), the most important archeological institution in northern
Poland, with its collection composed of 27 thousand archaeological, ethnographical,
numismatical and natural exhibits.
Another place worth seeing is the Three Crosses Monument- a
homage to dockyard workers, who died in December 1970 in Gdańsk.
Near the Monument, Gdańsk Dockyard's BHP Hall houses the "Ways
to freedom" exhibition, where you can return to the old times and see a
store where the only goods you could buy were tomato sauce and
vinegar. You'll also be amazed to see an antique telephone box and
other things which are all a part of the past now.
Another one of Gdańsk districts is also worth a visit Oliwa. You can admire The Oliwa Cathedral there, and enjoy
the music of its famous baroque organs. The cathedral hosts
numerous organ concerts in the summer. We recommend a walk
through the lovely Oliwa Park, with its Exotic Palm House
(Palmiarnia) where guests of the Polish Chamber Choir often
perform. While still in Oliwa, please stop by at the Abbot's
Palace and the Ethnographical Museum, or at the famous Oliwa
ZOO, which is the largest in Poland.
The Gdańsk ZOO of today is the largest zoological garden in Poland
and one of the most attractive recreational and educational facilities in the
Wybrzeże coastal belt. Its gates open to throngs of visitors every year, Tri-City
residents and tourists alike.
The credit for the development of the Oliwa ZOO
must first go to its staff, then the public. Led by
director Michał Massalski incessant in his energy and
dedication volunteers did most works free of charge.
The variety of the Oliwa ZOO collection gradually grows. Today, the gardens
have pigmy hippos, antelopes, lowland tapirs, African hippos, sabre-tooth
oryxes, zebras, capybaras, orang-utans, maned wolves, flamingos, and
penguins. The youngest visitors enjoy their own, "pet zoo". The complex has
recently gained a new ape pavilion to house orang-utans and chimps, and the
whole site has been given a new and esthetical final touch.
If you want know more about this beautifull city, go to
www.gdansk.pl