Gdansk is the sixth-largest city in Poland, and also a principal seaport and the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodship. Historically an important seaport since medieval times and subsequently a principal ship-building center, Gdansk was a member of the Hanseatic League. Gdańsk has a population of around 462,000, the largest city in the historical province of Eastern Pomerania.
St. Mary's Church or Basilica of the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdańsk is the largest
brick church in the world, and one of the largest Brick Gothic
buildings in Europe. The church can hold 25,000 people. It is an
aisled hall church with a transept. A great structure to take
some pictures.
Golden Gate is one
of the most famous tourist attractions of the
city. It was raised in 1612 in place of the 13th
century gothic gate. It is located at one end of
Długa Street together with Brama Wyżynna and
Wieża Więzienna, it forms a part of the old city
fortifications. It was designed by architect
Abraham van den Blocke and was constructed by
Jan Strakowski. The architectural style of the
gate is Dutch. A beautiful structure to visit.