Baltic Opera

Finally in 1950, this opera house could open up its doors, after a war period when all opera and theatre stages in Gdansk were destroyed by the Red Army. Since then it has been well visited by a cultural interested crowd. Several different music and dance performances are held here every year.

• Web:

  www.operabaltycka.pl

• E-mail:

  rezerwacje@operabaltycka.pl

• Address:

  al. Zwycięstwa 15, Gdańsk

• Phone:

  +48 58 763 49 12

Brzezno Beach and Pier

Gdansk is a city by the sea and just 15 minutes from the city centre, you find Brzezno Beach and Pier. This is a 500 metres long sandy beach with restaurants and bars. The pier, built in the late 19th century, also serves visitors with cafés and toilets.

• E-mail:

  lukasz.iwanski@mosir.gda.pl

• Address:

  ul. Jantarowa 1, Gdansk

• Phone:

  +48 691 912 156

Great Crane (Zuraw)

This is Gdansk’s most famous landmark, a crane that was used to lift heavy goods and place masts onto ships’ decks. Today, it houses a branch of the city’s maritime museum in the crane.

• Address:

  Ulica Szeroka 67, Gdansk

• Phone:

  +48 58 301 6938

• Subway:

  Tram: Brama Wyzynna (High Gate)

Long Street and Long Market

Stretching from the Upland Gate to the Green Gate, this is one of the most beautiful areas of Gdansk. Wealthy townsfolk used to live along Long Street, Ulica Dluga, and around Long Market, Dlugi Targ.

• Address:

  Ulica Dluga, Gdansk

• Subway:

  Tram: Brama Wyzynna (High Gate)

National Museum

Housed in a 15th century Franciscan monastery, this museum is truly stunning. On display is a wide range of Gothic artwork. The flagship piece of the museum is Hans Memling’s triptych "Last Judgement."

• Web:

  www.mng.gda.pl

• E-mail:

  info@muzeum.narodowe.gda.pl

• Address:

  Ulica Torunska 1, Gdańsk

• Phone:

  +48 58 301 6804

• Subway:

  Tram: Zabi Kruk

Neptune's Fountain (Fontanna Neptuna)

Most visitors of Gdansk just wander right into this beautiful fountain it when strolling around the city. The square where it is located, is almost always crowded and this is not only a must photo shoot for tourists but also a popular meeting spot for the locals.

• Address:

  Dlugi Targ, Gdansk