Gdansk, Poland

 Gdansk, Poland.   Monday, August 31, 2026

The MSC ship came into Port Gdynia, a very modern industrial city.

Monument to the People of the Sea

We caught a bus 119 or 133 at the port for a ten minute ride to the train station. The train ride was about a 40 minute ride to Gdansk.

We passed through the city gate.

Museum of medieval times.

Inside we found this picture of the destruction that took place in Gdansk during WWII. World  War II actually started at this city with the Germans taking it over. 

The Russians bombed the city trying to run the Germans out. The leaders took on the task of refurbishing the town to its original state before the war. They did an unbelievable job of making the buildings look original. 

There were methods of torturing/imprisoning folks during medieval times in this outdoor museum.

The city administrators decided to rebuild the city with replicas of the actual buildings after the war.

It was an incredible task and it was completed beautifully.

The most narrow building 

The rebuilt structures were magnificent.

Atlas Fountain, The Atlas man in my life

Mariaka Street

to

Polish Brewski

Fahrenheit thermostat and barometer

1752

This street is full of sidewalk cafes.

All of these structures were destroyed during WWII. The city decided to build them back to the original design.

Very narrow home

Things found during an archeological dig.

Love this painting, Blue Lady

A tribute to feminine emotions, strength, and resilience.

Totally modern architecture across the river.

Canal rides

I love these medieval arches.

Swinging bridge

Red brick building is the Ancient Crane

I love the sounds of the sax.

Ancient Crane

1735 Structure 

Unique water drains are everywhere 

The new is crumbling...exposing the old.

We fell in love with the Old Town of Gdansk.

What a fun spot for kids!

The temps today were perfect so we didn't feel a need to run through it.

                                   Quaint street cafes   

Largest brick church in the world.

St. George's Chapel

Piet, 1400

A plastic life size  sculpture depicts Mary sitting on the throne holding the body of Christ.

Organ

1625-1629

                                 Astronomical Clock

                                         1464-1470

This clock operated until mid 16th century. In 1944 the clock was dismantled and taken out of Gdansk. The dials and 70% of the housing, the sculptures of the lower level, and Scorpion's wires and weights survived WW II. The clock has been reconstructed since 1987.

Larry and I enjoyed Gdansk tremendously . 

Our  train ride back to the ship was faster due to less stops along the way. We had a fabulous sail away and were looking forward to visiting Riga, Latvia 

in the morning.