Monuments of Gdańsk

Districts
Not applicable

This walking tour takes you through the most significant monuments of Gdańsk, offering a glimpse into the city’s complex and fascinating history. Tells a unique story of Gdańsk’s resilience, its role in European trade, and its turbulent past. The route highlights key landmarks, providing a window into the city’s rich cultural and political heritage. This walk is a must for anyone wanting to understand Gdańsk’s evolving identity over centuries.

1. Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of December 1970

Date
16.12.1980
Author
Bogdan Pietruszka, Elżbieta Szczodrowska-Pelplińska, Robert Pelpliński, Wiesław Szyślak. Kondrad Niklas
Address
Plac Solidarności

2. Fragments of the Gdańsk Shipyard wall and the Berlin Wall

Date
2009
Author
unknown
Address
Wały Piastowskie 24

3. Monument to the Defenders of the Polish Post Office

Date
01.09.1979
Author
Wincenty Kućma, Krystyna Hajdo-Kućma
Address
Plac Obrońców Poczty Polskiej

4. Monument To those, who for Gdańsk’s Polishness

Date
1969
Author
Wawrzyniec Samp, Wiesław Pietroń
Address
square near Podwale Staromiejskie Street

5. Monument to King John III Sobieski

Date
20.11.1898
Author
Tadeusz Barącz
Address
Targ Drzewny

6. Johannes Hevelius Monument

Date
18.02.1973
Author
Michał Gąsienica-Szostak
Address
square near Wodopój st.

7. Monument to Johannes Hevelius

Date
28.01.2006
Author
Jan Szczypka
Address
Skwer Heweliusza
SEE OTHER WALKS

For children and adults

Districts
Not applicable

Gdańsk Maritime heritage

Districts
Not applicable

Monuments of Gdańsk

Districts
Not applicable