Zhuravleva
The crane over the Motlava undoubtedly “makes” a view of Gdansk from the river. His appearance is exceptionally characteristic and recognizable. No panorama photo should be complete without his slightly strange profile, resembling either a tetris figurine that got up “on the ass”, or a birdhouse for a heron.
The Mariacki Church in Gdansk
The St. Mary’s Cathedral in Gdansk is amazing and even a little overwhelming with its severe monumentality. Its construction, which began in 1343, took almost 160 years. The length of the cathedral is more than 100 meters, the height of the arches is about 30.
Three Town halls of Gdansk
Gdansk is far from the only city in Europe where there are several Town Hall buildings. However, it usually happens to be an Old and a New Town Hall, but here there are at least two Old Ones. And in their own way, all three are interesting and beautiful. The first and most important is, of course, the Town Hall of the Main City on the central city square.
Artus’ Yard
Artus Courtyard in Gdansk is a beautiful medieval complex of stone buildings, which stands on the main Town Hall square near the fountain of Neptune. Its name came directly from the chivalric times: the prototype of such Courts was the legend of the court of King Arthur and the Round Table.
Olive Cathedral
Oliva Cathedral belonged to the Cistercian monastic order, established in Pomerania in the 12th century. It is consecrated in the name of the Holy Trinity, the Virgin Mary and St. Bernard. Since then, the building has burned more than once, it was looted by Hussites, Swedes and Prussians.
Oliva district in Gdansk
The lovely and peaceful Oliva district in Gdansk is worth a visit if you have an extra day or at least half a day. It is located in a wooded Truimei Park with beautiful landscaping. There is a greenhouse of the botanical garden, a branch of the National Museum.