Gdansk is one of the most beautiful polish cities. Historical architecture mixed with the artistic spirit in the air and the nearness of the sea all that gives a unique impression on everyone who has ever visited this place.

This city and area around it called Gdansk Pomerania was within Poland up to the 12th century before becoming an independent dukedom until the 14th century, when it was taken by the Teutonic Knights. Finally in 1919 it became Polish again, though Gdansk itself retained Free City status (as Danzig).

At 4.45 on September 1st 1939 the German bombardment of the nearby Westerplatte penisula launched World War II. Apart from Westerplatte, the most eagerly-visited attraction in the Gdansk area is the city’s Main Town full of charming corners and featuring fine churches, decorative tenement houses and museums. Buildings like The Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary (the largest in Poland) and Main Town’s Gothic-style Town Hall with its 82m tower and exquisite interiors are must-see places in Gdansk for every tourist. Catching the eye is also the Old Crane in the port area on the Motlawa, once serving to load and unload goods and one of the largest of its kind in Mediaeval Europe.