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Olowianka
Olowianka Olowianka 1929 Olowianka – that is, the island swamped today by the waters of the Motlawa River and the Canal na Stępce, like Granary Island was not always an island. It became one in 1576 after the Canal Na Stępce was dug. Before the lead warehouses, which gave the island its name, stood on
National Maritime Museum
National Maritime Museum Granary “Copper” and “Virgin” 1893 National Maritime Museum – On December 10, 2013, by decision of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, the name of the Central Maritime Museum was changed to the National Maritime Museum in Gdansk. Since 2013, it has carried the name of the Central Maritime Museum. Its
St. John’s Gate and Stall Gate
St. John’s Gate and Stall Gate St. John’s Gate 1946 St. John’s Gate – another water gate of Gdansk with an originally defensive and economic significance. It was built in the middle of the 15th century, but lost its military value rather quickly, as early as the 16th century. It served for some time as
Rafting of the past and today
Rafting past and present | Polish tradition on UNESCO list There are few countries in the world similar to Poland that can boast such a rich stock of unique customs. Although it would seem that they are of value only to Poles, in fact some of Poland’s cultural boons have been recognized internationally. We are
Fish Market
Fish Market Fish Market 1895 Fish Market – A place where fresh fish were traded since the 14th century. St. Dominic’s Fair also had its beginnings here. As early as the 15th century, the market was surrounded by buildings belonging to the Oliva Cistercians, but they did not last long, because the burghers of Gdansk,
Teutonic Castle and Royal Navigation School
Teutonic Castle and Royal Navigation School Teutonic Castle in Gdansk Teutonic Castle – The Teutonic Castle of Gdansk was ordered by monastic knights to be built on the site of a former Piast princely castle. At that time, in the 1630s, the Radunia Canal (over which the Limestone Bridge now spans), dividing the extramural area