The Most Beautiful Places In Gdansk Poland

With its long history of industry and trade, Gdansk might not be the first place you’d think of when looking for a destination in Europe. However, don’t write it off! It is imbued with gorgeous historical relics and redbrick Gothic churches aplenty. Don’t forget the powdery beachfronts and wild coast of the Baltic Sea.

1. Oliwa Cathedral

Cathedral, Archaeological site, Church

With a lifespan going back almost 1,000 years, the Oliwa Cathedral certainly doesn’t lack for history. While visitors unravel tales of the Cistercian order and Prussian crusaders here, it’s hard not to fall in love with the unique blend of Romanesque and Rococo styles that make the construction so beautiful. The pièce de résistance surely has to be that duo of spiky turrets out front, while the whopping dimensions of the whole basilica – more than 100 metres in length – make it the longest of its kind in the world.

2. St Mary's Church

Building, Cathedral, Church

The massive outline of St Mary’s Church is what dominates the skyline of the Gdansk Old Town. Constructed on the site of an old timber chapel in the middle of the 13th century, the landmark seen today has been continually expanded to add Gothic elements and Flemish rooftop styles, which all adds up to create a truly wonderful piece of architecture. The beauty of the building continues inside, too. Elaborate organ pipes burst from the nooks and crannies; vaulted Gothic ceilings rise to the heavens; astronomical clocks tick over in the corner. It’s a wonderful place to explore.