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Gdansk Old Town
A historic district in a Polish port city on the Baltic coast, known for its colorful facades, medieval architecture, and maritime heritage.
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Get ready for your first Old Town in Poland – it certainly won’t be the last! And what a doozy of a district this one is. Largely reconstructed following a ravaging in WWII, it’s been restored to its former glory. Notice the Germanic and Dutch influences on the gabled merchant houses along the waterside. They’re a result of Gdansk’s powerful position at the heart of the Hanseatic League. The medieval port crane on the quays is sure to draw the eye as it’s one of the last of its kind in the world. Behind the river are cobbled lanes and the colossal St. Mary’s Church, clocking up a whopping 258,000 cubic meters in interior space.
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Gdansk Old Town Articles
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