Written by MagdaDH on October 1, 2009
- Located north of Gdansk and Sopot, but still very much a part of the conurbation, Gdynia is one of the youngest if not the youngest city in Poland, built from virtually nothing in the period...
Written by MagdaDH on September 27, 2009
- Gdansk (and the rest of Tri-City) can easily afford several days of exploration, but for the visitors interested in day-trips out of the city, there are also plenty of opportunities. Pretty much all of the...
Written by MagdaDH on September 27, 2009
- The Hel peninsula is a long sandbar closing the Bay of Gdansk from the north-east, and an obvious destination for a day or weekend trip from the Tri-City.It is a strangely appealing place dotted with...
Written by MagdaDH on September 27, 2009
- The main sights of Gdansk are located within the central area of town, and perhaps surprisingly, concentrate in what technically is known as the Main Town, but which everybody calls the Old Town anyway -...
Written by marif on December 20, 2004
- Almost completely destroyed during World War II, the numerous red-brick Gothic churches that embellish the city's streets have lately become once more the main reason for visiting Gdansk. All have been rebuilt mostly using original...
Written by marif on October 28, 2005
- It is neither metallic gold nor a precious stone; it is actually an organic material, a fossilised tree resin that was formed millions of years ago after the forested region that surrounded the Baltic sea...
Written by marif on October 25, 2005
- Attending for an organ recital inside Oliwa's grand cathedral is like being present for an award-winning premiere inside Vienna's majestic state opera. Nowhere is church music more pleasant or enticing, nowhere is the quality and...
Written by Scubabartek on November 6, 2000
- Gdansk is the world capital when it comes to amber jewelry. There are
literally thousands of little stores and galleries here, and if you're
looking for a ring, bracelet or even amber with inclusions (like insects
or ferns):...
Written by love32travel on March 20, 2004
- Weather in Northern Poland is usually variable and quite chilly, so swimming or bathing might be a problem. On a chilly but sunny Saturday, I chose to walk on the beach from Sopot to Gdynia....
Written by MagdaDH on October 1, 2009
- Out of the centre, Gdynia's suburb of Orlowo, nestled under the high (by Polish standards) sand cliff of Redlowo is a minor gem in its own right. The beach is small, but has some good...
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