Gdańsk Day 1

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September 21st 2018

Published: April 19th 2023

What a surprise was in store at Gdańsk. I knew something of Gdańsk and its history as the former Danzig. My impression had been of a heavily industrialized and port city. It was where the <em style="color:𱖊 font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" lang="pl">Solidarność movement had started among the shipyard workers in 1980. Our hotel, the Radisson Blue, was situated right on ... Read Full Entry

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Andrew Lisowski

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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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Academy of Fine Arts

Wielka Zbrojownia (Akademia Sztuk Pięknych) - Great Armory (Academy of Fine Arts). Designed by Antoni van Obbergen and built in 1602-1605. One of the two octagonal towers framing the façade. Topped by a metal cupola. Adaptive reuse as the Academy of Fine Arts in 1954. Targ Węglowy 6. "In the neighbouring Kohlen-Markt is the Old Arsenal, a curious-looking edifice erected in 1602-5, in the Flemish Renaissance style, with gables and towers; the main façade abuts on the picturesque Jopengasse".--Baedeker 1910. DSC_0059

Restauracja Tawerna

Ship nautical theming advertising signfor Restauracja Tawerna. Powroźnicza 19/20. DSC_0068

Ulica Mieszczańska

Ulica Mieszczańska. Danzig byway. IMG_5870

Radisson Blu Hotel Gdansk

Radisson Blu Hotel, Gdansk. Elevation along Ulica Powroźnicza. Długi Targ 19 / Powroźnicza 8. IMG_5893

Radisson Blu Hotel Lobby

Radisson Blu Hotel, Gdansk. Entrance and lobby. Długi Targ 19 / Powroźnicza 8. IMG_5900

New Wisła Bridge

PKP Cargo tank train crossing the Martwa Wisła (Vistula) on the Nowy most kolejowy Wisła - New Wisła railway bridge. Built in 2015 to modernize Pruszcz Gdański – Gdańsk Port North railway line No. 226.. EU07-543 leading. DSC_0019p1

Third Millennium John Paul II Bridge

Most III Tysiaclecia im. Jana Pawla II; Most Sucharskiego - Third Millennium John Paul II Bridge. Cable-stayed road bridge across the Martwa Wisła. Opened in 2001. DSC_0017

Pomeranian Farm

Polish farmstead near Bąkowo, Pomernian Voivodeship. DSC_0010p1

Vistula (Wisła) River

Crossing the Vistula (Wisła) River at Grudziądz. The Vistula links Poland from Kraków to Gdańsk, passing though Warsawa, Płock and Toruń. DSC_0009p1

18th May 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Old Town Gdansk
What a beautiful city. Thanks for taking us along.

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