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"To see where WWII began in practical terms, I visit the Westerplatte memorial site, which I find a sobering and historically pivotal stop near Gdańsk." - Caitlin Morton
Monument, park, bunkers, barracks, and museum detailing WW2
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Museum · Gdansk
Showcases medieval art, including the massive Last Judgment triptych
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Hotel · Gdansk
Modern hotel with spa, gym, rooftop bar, and art collection
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War museum · Gdansk
Modern museum detailing Poland's WWII experience with powerful exhibits
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Iconic 16th-century gate, home to National Museum exhibitions
Museum & library on Solidarity, democracy, and dialogue
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Bed & breakfast · Gdansk
Elegant restaurant, summer terrace, free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms
Dumpling restaurant · Gdansk
Handmade dumplings, traditional to global, baked, sweet & vegan
Maritime museum on a post-WWII coal freighter
Heritage museum · Gdansk
Amber artifacts, artwork, and jail cells in former prison
Notable street · Gdansk
Terrace pubs, townhouses & 16th-century church. City centre hotel