WHERE TO STAY?
WHERE TO DRINK?
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- THINGS TO DO
- Find a hotel
- Go for a meal
- Enjoy a night out
- Go to the theatre
- Find out What's On?
- Visit an art gallery
- Find a museum
- Go shopping
- Visit a tourist attraction
- Visit Warsaw
Gdansk, Gdynia & Sopot - Three Cities, One Destination
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DISCOVER POLAND, VISIT POLAND, LOVE POLAND
Welcome to our brand-new Love Poland section, your online guide to discovering this beautiful country located in Central Europe. From Poland's lake district Masuria with over 2,000 lakes to true wilderness areas like The Bialowieza Forest to the stunning Tatra Mountains, you will find that Poland has something to offer every visitor. Poland is home to spectacular mountain ranges, the world's oldest operating salt mines, fantastic landscapes, caves, historical monuments and cities. Something for everyone - Discover Poland, Visit Poland, Love Poland!
HOTEL DEALS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS
July 2010
In partnership with StayPoland.com we are pleased to be able to provide you with the largest database of hotels in Poland available on the Internet. Finding your accommodation in Poland could not be easier, simply use the search engine below to begin your search of over 800 hotels in Poland in over 180 different locations...
WHAT'S ON? Events in Gdansk
July 2010
You will find that Gdansk plays host to some big events, in particular International Pop festivals such as the Heineken Opener Festival which is set to become a permanent fixture. Since 2004, Gdansk has seen many well-known stars perform including Citizen Snoop Dogg, Fatboy Slim, Basement Jaxx, Placebo, Scissor Sisters, Bjork, the Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Chemical Brothers, Arctic Monkeys and many more...
10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GDANSK
July 2010
Gdańsk is known and has been known as Danzig, Gdania, Gyddanyzc, Kdanzk, Gdanzc, Danceke, Danzc, Danczk, Danczik, Danczig and Gdąnsk amongst others! Gdańsk was the birthplace of the Solidarity movement which, under the leadership of political activist Lech Wałęsa, played a major role in bringing an end to Communist rule across Central Europe.
GDANSK HISTORY: A Quick Summary
July 2010
Early settlements are associated with the Wielbark culture; after the Great Migrations, they were replaced by a Pomeranian settlement that probably dates back to the 7th century. In the 980s, a stronghold was built most probably by Mieszko I of Poland who thereby connected the Piast realm with the trade routes of the Baltic Sea. The first written record of this stronghold is the vita of Saint Adalbert...
GDANSK TRAVEL ADVICE: A few tips
July 2010
The most common crime in Gdansk is pick pocketing. Tourists are the most targeted since they often carry large quantities of cash and valuables, so be extremely wary! The worst spots for pick pocketing is in busy crowded areas such as trains, trams, stations, and highly populated touristy areas. As a precaution always keep an eye on your bags and luggage, if carrying cash, valuables or passports...
FLYING TO GDANSK
July 2010
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport is an international airport located 12 km (7.5 mi) west northwest of Gdańsk, Poland, not far from the city centres of the Tricity metropolitan area: Gdańsk (12 km / 7.5 miles), Sopot (10 km / 6.2 miles) and Gdynia (23 km / 14 miles). The airport is named after Lech Wałęsa, the former Polish president. On the outside wall of the terminal building one can see the logo of the airport, which is Lech Wałęsa's actual signature, a stylized "W".
JUST FOR FUN
July 2010
Not to be taken too seriously, this section has been designed to provide our visitors with a little "light-hearted" reading. All articles published here will have a common theme which is "Poland". Find out who the sexiest women in Poland are and amuse yourself with some funny pictures from Poland...