Summary
Imposing city gates, large churches and relaxing public squares are just some of the sights you’ll see in Gdansk. Famous for its ship building industry and the solidarity movement founded in the 1980s, the city has a fascinating museum charting the story.
Gdansk has a thriving amber industry with many shops selling eye-catching jewellery and souvenirs. The bronze Neptune Fountain statue is a focal point in the city at Long Market. If you want to escape the city streets on a beautiful warm day, Gdansk has beaches too, with Stogi and in Brzeźno definitely worth checking out.