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Tourist Information for Gdansk, Poland
Gdańsk, is a city on the Baltic coast in northern Poland, at the centre of the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area. Gdańsk is Poland's principal seaport as well as the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. It is also historically the largest city of the Kashubian region. The city is close to the former boundary between West Slavic and Germanic lands and it has a complex political history with periods of Polish rule, periods of German rule, and two spells as a free city. It has been part of modern Poland since 1945. The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay (of the Baltic Sea), in a conurbation with the spa town of Sopot, the city of Gdynia and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the Tricity (Trójmiasto), with a population of over 800,000.
Gdansk Hotels / Gdansk Accommodation
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Gdansk Travel Advice
Walking in the city and getting to know its history etched in the monuments will give you many magical moments and true emotions. Gdańsk is a pearl of bourgeois architecture, boasting beautiful houses and a unique market. It is a world of cozy streets and historical churches. These are also perfectly preserved fortifications, ranked among the biggest in Europe, and interesting harbour architecture. If you enjoy spending your free time actively, Gdańsk attractions are just what you are looking for. The choice is wide: picturesque cycling and walking paths, kilometres of beaches and one of Poland's largest zoos. Gdańsk is an active city for active people.
Interesting Facts about Gdansk
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. The area around Gdansk is famous for Amber which is also known by many other names such as: jantar, good stone, sacred stone, gold of the north, Baltic gold, and electron. Amber is also a mineral of many colours. Depending on the age amber nuggets range from nearly white, through all shades of yellow and orange, to dark, almost cherry-like red.
Practical Information
Avoid changing your money at the Bureaux de Change in the town centre unless you want to hand a complete stranger an early Christmas present - the rates can be awful. Don't hail your taxis from the rank - ask someone to phone for one - it's generally 30 percent cheaper. Coin-operated phone boxes are almost non-existent. You'll need to buy a telephone card (karta telefoniczna) from a post office or roadside kiosk. Don't expect first class service in Gdansk's restaurants and bars - the city still has a long way to go in that respect! Things have improved a lot however in the last few years, and with an ever-increasing amount of tourists in the city tipping is also becoming customary. Ten percent on any meal should mean you're welcomed back next time!
Tourist Information Centres
You can find a tourist information centre inside the Gdańsk Glowny railway station. There is also one just opposite the town hall. The Main Information Centres are scattered in four spots of the city to enable tourists the easiest access to them. They provide comprehensive information and advice for tourists. In each of them you can book accommodation and a variety of guide and courier services. They offer a wide range of attractive tourist publications for sale. Get to know the thousand-year history of the beautiful port on the Baltic. Look Neptune, the god of the sea, in the eye and wave at the lady in the window.