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How To Spend 48 Hours in Gdansk
When it comes to planning a city break in Poland, Gdansk may not come to mind, but this lovely city is in a league of its own. It is one of Poland’s most culturally and historically significant cities. Though it may not be as popular as Krakow in terms of the number of visitors, it is an ideal destination for an unforgettable weekend getaway. Popularly known as Polish Amsterdam, Gdansk has its name engraved in the history books. The first gunshot that signaled the beginning of the Second World War was fired just 20 minutes north of the city’s downtown. Not only that, the Solidarity movement that eventually saw the…
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Wisloujscie Fortress In Gdansk
The unusual location and over a thousand years of history make Gdańsk a naturally fortified area. Hence Gdańsk is a place linked with a national defense strategy. The most interesting preserved military monument of Gdańsk is Fortress Wisloujscie. The Wisłoujście Fortress is a remarkable monument of fortification art. This place was an area of strategic importance, from where it was possible to control the movement of ships leaving and entering the port of Gdansk. It is also a great example of the development of the fortification art of Northern Europe over more than four centuries. History The first wooden stronghold was built there in the 14th century. When Gdańsk received…
