Gdansk Favorites

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Favorite thing: Gdansk, as well as whole Western Poland, still has remains from the rule of Teutonic Order and Prussia. It is visible from architecture of places around – the same Gdansk with German style houses, gothic churches, Malbork with castle from Teutonic Knights era and so on. Actually it easily differs from, lets say, area around Krakow.

The rule of Teutonic Knights started from 1309, at 1440 city Gdansk accessed to the Prussian league.

Favorite thing: I have heard some phrases before, that “if you don’t have possibility to visit Amsterdam, Gdansk is nice choose”. I think it is not just nice phrase, but true as well. The old part of city has numerable examples of Dutch architecture, including main city gates, Arsenal. Other thing, that is a basis to tell Gdansk is similar to Amsterdam, is channels of city (let say, Motlava Channel).

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Favorite thing: Gdansk by night is well worth seeing, because most churches and historic buildings in the Old Town are beautifully illuminated.

So don't miss a night stroll along Long Street (ul. Dluga), the Long Market (Dlugi Targ) and the side streets in the Old Town.

The Monument to the fallen shipyard workers and the shipyard gate look fascinating in darkness as well.

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Favorite thing: We pass through farmlands and the rural life on our way to Gdansk by train. Homes are simple and the land seems peaceful. The thing I hear most about Poland from visitors as well as natives, is that the air is so fresh, the food so pure... nothing artificial here. They have resisted chemicals and pesticides. But life is changing and I hope it will be possible to retain that purity.

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Favorite thing: I got a bit confused about this. I think the New Town is actually a very old town...but it was the new town at the time and so they continue to refer to it in that way.... or something like that. At any rate, it's a little off from the most popular area at the waterfront, but there are some interesting things to explore. For instance, they have taken an ancient granary (built by the Teutonic knights in the 1300's) and turned it into a shopping mall. Another sweet little historic granary is just across the street. There are interesting shops and a nice little park to sit and rest. At the top of the street is the Old Town Hall built in the 16th century. Wish we had more steam and time to explore the area in detail...but it leaves something else to return for.

Favorite thing: Gdansk is known as one of the tri-cities, the other two (further north on the coast) are Sopot and Gdynia. Gdansk is the larger of the three but they all have their own character. Sopot is busiest in the summer for beaches and parties. The cities had a short period of German rule, Gdansk (then known as Danzig) later had free independent rule.

Favorite thing: If you need a doctor during the day time, you can go to Doctors Union very close to the main station in Gdansk Glowny. They have all the doctors you may need, they also make all kinds of medical test. All the services are paid by you but the good point is that you don't have to wait for a long time and that almost all the time there are doctors who can see you.

They don't have dentist there.

Here is the address:
LEKARZE SPECJALIŒCI
UL. PODBIELANSKA 16
GDANSK
TEL. 058 301 51 68
vis a vis Main Station in Gdansk, almost next to the Cinema "Krewetka"

Fondest memory: The visit at doctor costs about 60 PLZ.
The blood test 12-30 PLZ
the urine test 9-30 PLZ
the USG about 60 PLZ

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Favorite thing: One of my absolute favourite things about Gdansk is the huge variety of styles and periods of architecture. The townhouses in the historic centre could be gothic, baroque, renaissance, or even mannerist or rococo. As well as this every house has its own unique features, whether it be a porch, a decorative fieze, fancy stonework or statues on top. It's easy to see those at ground level but unless you go around with your head craned you are not going to see all the statues on top. The golden house for example has four statues: Cleopatra,Oedipus,Achilles and Antigone.The Golden Gate has eight statues of allegorical figures on both sides of the roof. These are just the tip of the iceberg, so even if it's a bit of a pain in the neck, if you like sculpture make sure you check out all the roof statuary.