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About Gdansk Old Town

Step back into the Middle Ages with a visit to Gdansk Old Town. It is also one of the largest historical centres in Europe. Some of the streets have carried the same names for over 500 years. The Dlugi Targ is one of those. It is a wide cobblestone pedestrian street that was once an important centre of trade. Now it’s where you’ll find activity day or night, with street performers, shops, restaurants, and night clubs. Grab a pint of Polish beer and take in the Baroque and Gothic architecture surrounding you.

The Town Hall dates back to 1379 when Gdansk was controlled by Teutonic Knights. It was mostly destroyed during the Second World War, but was reconstructed to house a museum. Beside the Town Hall is the Neptune Fountain. Go ahead and take a selfie with this masterpiece created by Dutch artists in the 17th century.

Walk past the Green Gate, the Royal Palace built for kings who never stayed there. One long street will take you to the Lower Town and another will take you to the Channel with the marina and Philharmonic. Any which way you go you will be entranced with Old Gdansk style.

Must See

  • Dlugi Targ (the Long Market)
  • Zlota Brama (the Golden Gate)
  • Brama Zielona (the Green Gate)
  • City Hall, Neptune Fountain
  • Dom Uphagena (the house of Uphagen)
  • Dlugie Ogrody (the Long Gardens)
  • Lower Town (Dolne Miasto)
  • The Channel
  • Mariacka Street
  • Gdańsk Granaries
  • Gdańsk Mills
  • St. Mary’s Church – the Gdansk Cathedral
  • Targ Weglowy (Coal Square)
  • The Shipyard

How to reach

By bus:

Take a bus from Katownia 01 to Targ Rybny 01. It is a journey of 3.2 km that is covered in 8 minutes and costs 3 PLN.

By walking:

Take a walk from Gdańsk to Gdansk Old Town. It is a journey of 873 meters that is covered in 10 minutes.

Tips

  • The Old Town is full of cobbled streets, so heels are not recommended.
  • When paying your bill, if you say “thank you” or “dziękuje” while giving your server money for the check it’s like saying “keep the change.” A simple smile will do, or you can leave the money on the table and wait for them to pick it up and bring back your change.
  • It rains year round in Gdansk, even during the summer, so carry an umbrella.
  • Old Town Gdansk is very walkable so you shouldn’t really need public transportation, but if you do, call Ubers instead of taxis. It is around 30% cheaper.
  • Whether you’re on a budget or simply want to partake in a bit of Poland’s history, you’ll find the cheapest eats in the city at a Milk Bar. Milk Bars are government subsidizeds cafeterias which originated in 1896 as a way to provide cheap meals to workers who did not have their own subsidized canteens at work.
  • Be sure to book your hotel rooms in advance, there is always a notable shortage of hotel rooms during the holiday season.
  • It is not recommended to take a lot of valuables, cash and documents while walking around the Old Town.
  • Do not leave valuable items in your car since they can attract thieves.

Visit Time

Sunday:           Open 24 hours

Monday:          Open 24 hours

Tuesday:         Open 24 hours

Wednesday:    Open 24 hours

Thursday:        Open 24 hours

Friday:             Open 24 hours

Saturday:         Open 24 hours

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

4 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 6.73°C

 

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