Gdansk.
Gdansk is one of the oldest cities. It was the witness of many historical events that influenced the history of Poland, including the outbreak of the Second World War or the beggining of Solidarnosc. The city is located on the Baltic Sea, which makes it even more attractive.
It is worth visiting the entire old town above all, starting from the Royal Way.
The Royal Road is the road from the old city gate to the Motława River. It is also the main street of the Old Town, famous for Polish kings who during the tour of the city paraded along its length. Some of the main attractions along the way are the Golden Gate, the House of Torture, the Prison Tower and the Fountain of Neptune.
Before going for a walk, it is worth reading something about the old history of Poland, but it is also a good opportunity to admire the beautifully reconstructed buildings, some from the 14th century.
If you like museums, you can visit the Amber Museum, World War II Museum or the European Center of Solidarity.
100cznia – Artistic center.
Leaving the Gdańsk Główny station you can easily see colorful containers against the background of the shipyard landscape. This is not an accidental construction, but a perfect example of creative use of potential and revival of dead spots in the urban space.
There is a bar, a tattoo studio and design shops. There is also a beach and garden with pouffes and deckchairs, a workshop space and a thriving music scene.
100cznia is open from May to September.
Street Art – Mural in Zaspa.
In the Zaspa district of Gdańsk, you can admire 59 large-format paintings that adorn the entrances to the staircases and the top walls of the blocks. The works were created by artists from various parts of the world. There are also no murals that directly refer to the history of Poland and Gdańsk.
Sopot.
If you want to relax on the beach, choose Sopot – a city located 12 km on west from Gdansk. Sopot is also worth visiting mainly due to the beautiful pier, long sandy beaches and beautiful old lighthouse or the historic Grand Hotel.
The Grand Hotel in Sopot. 
Torpedownia Babie Doly.
About 20 km from Sopot we can find Torpedownia – it was a torpedo assembly hall with equipment for trial shooting, built on the bottom of the reservoir, a few hundred meters from the shore. It was the center of the German torpedo research centers built in Poland during World War II.
The easiest way to get to the torpedo boat is by water – by boat, boat, motorboat, floating banana or whatever else. I do not recommend going into the object itself and stepping on it because it is really in a bad technical condition. Many people walk around it, but it’s probably not worth risking.
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