Our day in Gdańsk, Poland, the second Hansiatic City we visited
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.
An HP All-in-One on the bridge. Note the regionalized labels.
A drive-by photo of the Gdańsk shipyards
A drive-by photo of the Gdańsk shipyards
A drive-by photo of the Solidarity Monument
A drive-by photo of the Solidarity Monument
Gdańsk is on the Motlawa River
Gdańsk is on the Motlawa River
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
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
Lech Walesa still maintains an office in this building
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
Ewa ('Eva'), our morning guide in Gdańsk
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.
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
An interesting factoid along the way
The emblem of the city of Gdańsk
The emblem of the city of Gdańsk
A stroll through Old Town
A stroll through Old Town
A gargoyle with a downspout inserted
A gargoyle with a downspout inserted
1764
1764
Exterior detail on St. Mary's Church
Exterior detail on St. Mary's Church
The interior of St. Mary's Church
The interior of St. Mary's Church
The interior of St. Mary's Church
The interior of St. Mary's Church
The interior of St. Mary's Church
The interior of St. Mary's Church
The interior of St. Mary's Church
The interior of St. Mary's Church
The top portion of an astronomical clock in St. Mary's Church
The top portion of an astronomical clock in St. Mary's Church
The bottom portion of the same clock
The bottom portion of the same clock
Detail of the bottom portion of the clock. I think this predicted the release of Windows 7 to within one month.
Detail of the bottom portion of the clock. I think this predicted the release of Windows 7 to within one month.
A segment of an original fresco that was uncovered during restoration of St. Mary's Church
A segment of an original fresco that was uncovered during restoration of St. Mary's Church
I wish I had had time to sample a Tyskie beer.
I wish I had had time to sample a Tyskie beer.
A restaurant
A restaurant
Amber was on sale everywhere in the Baltic. It was historically, and still is, a major item of trade.
Amber was on sale everywhere in the Baltic. It was historically, and still is, a major item of trade.
Gdańsk City Hall Tower
Gdańsk City Hall Tower
Gdańsk Town Hall
Gdańsk Town Hall
Gdańsk Town Hall
Gdańsk Town Hall
Gdańsk Town Hall
Gdańsk Town Hall
A street musician in Gdańsk
A street musician in Gdańsk
This gargoyle needs some dental work.
This gargoyle needs some dental work.
Neptune's Fountain
Neptune's Fountain
Children playing with toys of a street vendor
Children playing with toys of a street vendor
Children playing with toys of a street vendor
Children playing with toys of a street vendor
Children playing with toys of a street vendor
Children playing with toys of a street vendor
Children playing with toys of a street vendor
Children playing with toys of a street vendor
The children's Mom asking Sissie if she could get photos of her children from some of the photographers that were clicking away. I sent her some.
The children's Mom asking Sissie if she could get photos of her children from some of the photographers that were clicking away. I sent her some.
Lech Walesa came aboard the ship and spoke to us through an interpreter
Lech Walesa came aboard the ship and spoke to us through an interpreter
