The Collins Family on the Web - The Baltic: Gdańsk, Poland

We are on our way to Gdańsk, Poland. The bridge of the National Geographic Explorer is always open for passengers to explore.

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We are on our way to Gdańsk, Poland. The bridge of the National Geographic Explorer is always open for passengers to explore. / We are on our way to Gdańsk, Poland. The bridge of the National Geographic Explorer is always open for passengers to explore.

An HP All-in-One on the bridge. Note the regionalized labels.

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An HP All-in-One on the bridge. Note the regionalized labels. / An HP All-in-One on the bridge. Note the regionalized labels.

A drive-by photo of the Gdańsk shipyards

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A drive-by photo of the Gdańsk shipyards / A drive-by photo of the Gdańsk shipyards

A drive-by photo of the Solidarity Monument

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A drive-by photo of the Solidarity Monument / A drive-by photo of the Solidarity Monument

Gdańsk is on the Motlawa River

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Gdańsk is on the Motlawa River / Gdańsk is on the Motlawa River

Gdańsk is on the Motlawa River

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Gdańsk is on the Motlawa River / Gdańsk is on the Motlawa River

The 'Green Gate' entry to the Old Town. It was inspired by the Antwerp, Belgium City Hall and was built between 1568-1571 to serve as the formal residence of the Polish monarchs. It was designed by Reiner van Amsterdam, the architect from Amsterdam and reflects the influence of the Flemish architecture in the city

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The 'Green Gate' entry to the Old Town. It was inspired by the Antwerp, Belgium City Hall and was built between 1568-1571 to serve as the formal residence of the Polish monarchs. It was designed by Reiner van Amsterdam, the architect from Amsterdam and reflects the influence of the Flemish architecture in the city / The 'Green Gate' entry to the Old Town. It was inspired by the Antwerp, Belgium City Hall and was built between 1568-1571 to serve as the formal residence of the Polish monarchs. It was designed by Reiner van Amsterdam, the architect from Amsterdam and reflects the influence of the Flemish architecture in the city

Lech Walesa still maintains an office in this building

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Lech Walesa still maintains an office in this building / Lech Walesa still maintains an office in this building

A peak at Old Town through the 'Green Gate'

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A peak at Old Town through the 'Green Gate' / A peak at Old Town through the 'Green Gate'

Ewa ('Eva'), our morning guide in Gdańsk

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Ewa ('Eva'), our morning guide in Gdańsk / Ewa ('Eva'), our morning guide in Gdańsk

Our tour group strolling between Old Town and the Motlawa River

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Our tour group strolling between Old Town and the Motlawa River / Our tour group strolling between Old Town and the Motlawa River

Most of what one sees today in Gdańsk's Old Town has been restored after heavy damage in WW II. These ruins across the river from Old Town have yet to be restored.

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Most of what one sees today in Gdańsk's Old Town has been restored after heavy damage in WW II. These ruins across the river from Old Town have yet to be restored. / Most of what one sees today in Gdańsk's Old Town has been restored after heavy damage in WW II. These ruins across the river from Old Town have yet to be restored.

An interesting factoid along the way

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An interesting factoid along the way / An interesting factoid along the way

The emblem of the city of Gdańsk

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The emblem of the city of Gdańsk / The emblem of the city of Gdańsk

A stroll through Old Town

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A stroll through Old Town / A stroll through Old Town

A gargoyle with a downspout inserted

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A gargoyle with a downspout inserted / A gargoyle with a downspout inserted

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Exterior detail on St. Mary's Church

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Exterior detail on St. Mary's Church / Exterior detail on St. Mary's Church