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Things to do in Gdańsk — page 2

Gdańsk sits on the Gulf of Gdańsk where the Motława meets the Vistula, and together with Sopot and Gdynia it forms the Tricity. A former Hanseatic city and the richest in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the 16th century, it later became a symbol of both the outbreak of World War II and the Solidarity movement. In the Main Town you will find Artus Court, Mariacka Street with its stone terraces and St Mary's Church, one of the largest brick churches in Europe. The European Solidarity Centre tells the story of recent decades, while the granaries on Ołowianka Island and Wisłoujście Fortress show the port's past. Allow two to three days, including a trip to Oliwa. Fly into Lech Wałęsa Airport, take the train to Gdańsk Główny or drive the A1 motorway. May to September is the most pleasant time.