Gdansk Shipyard
Gdansk Shipyard
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Thomas E
Karlskrona, Sweden541 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
The former Lenin Shipyard occupies quite a large area north of Gdansk centre. It is nowadays accessed freely to the public. The most common access point is the historical Gate #2 situated at Solidarity Square. At the gate there is a souvenir shop that cannot be ignored as it is run by a legendary lady - Mrs Aleksandra - who is in much advanced age. She is a witness of the strikes of '70 and '80. She is one of the most interviewed persons in Gdansk by the press allaround the world (even Japan). She is taking also care of the flowers at the monument. You can not only buy souvenirs, but also books
Written October 15, 2015
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IanL579
Beverley, UK88 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Whilst visiting Gdansk we took one of the electric golf cart type tours of the city. One is offered various prices for various tours but we were thankful that we opted for the most expensive. This was 250 zlotys for the four of us. Hardly expensive for an hour and a half plus. On route we visited the gates of the Gdansk shipyard. Being of a certain age I well remember seeing n eps reports of Lech Walensa standing outside the gates of the shipyard taking on not only the might of his own country but that of Russia who then effectively ruled it. In truth there is little there to see. There is a substantial and moving monument as well as various placards but it is the gates themselves that ,for me ,were worth seeing. Thinking about what the ship yarders revolt lead to (I would argue the eventual fall of the Berlin Wall and Russia as it was) was a different type of tourist attraction. I am not particularly sentimental but just looking at those gates and remembering those news reels moved me. If you visit I hope you have a similar experience.
Written July 17, 2016
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Graciela A
Oakland, CA325 contributions
Aug 2019
Considering what happened after the shipyard workers mnifesto, this place is historic and worth the visit.
Written August 21, 2019
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,468 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
You can hardly miss the huge Gdansk Shipyard area on any trip to this vibrant city you take,it's a working shipyard but also historically important in not just the history of Poland but in the history of the world,it's were the first protests against communist influence were first brought to the forefront, it's were the Solidarity movement was at its strongest, it really is a special place and has it's special place in history.
I love the look of the massive green cranes and the huge warehouses, my dad was a dock worker in Liverpool so I have many happy memories of the Liverpool dock area and this shipyard and surrounding dockyards were a must go destination on our weeks holiday to this most beautiful and vibrant of cities.
Well worth a visit.
I love the look of the massive green cranes and the huge warehouses, my dad was a dock worker in Liverpool so I have many happy memories of the Liverpool dock area and this shipyard and surrounding dockyards were a must go destination on our weeks holiday to this most beautiful and vibrant of cities.
Well worth a visit.
Written May 7, 2018
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lynnhurley
Manchester, UK226 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
You can take a standard boat trip around the shipyards but we chose to go on the huge over the top Galleon, it was packed on board but plenty of seats and viewpoints. We sailed to Westerplatz where you have the option to disembark and come back on the next boat but there didn't appear to be much there so we stayed on board. On the trip out we had a guide detailing what we were looking at, on the way back it was good fun with a folk band singing traditional polish songs, there is also a bar on board and we all had a lovely hot chocolate with rum. Cost was 40 Zl per person so great value for the round trip.
Written October 1, 2015
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Herbert L
New Jersey349 contributions
Dec 2019
Peaceful and quiet town, Lovely. Historical manifesto. Very close to the Train Station and Old Town.
Written December 30, 2019
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Ronald B
The Hague, The Netherlands2,214 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Shipyards are always special, but this one is very special because of the foundation of Solidarnosc. Drive around and get the feeling of the werkers. There are even apartment block in the middle of this area where workers still live. Driving around suburbs of Gdansk shows you that economic growth has yet not available for everyone in Poland.
Written July 7, 2017
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Wayfaring Libertarian
Belfast, UK988 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
I loved every minute of wandering around the old shipyard! Of course, even if you don’t want to visit the old shipyard area, there’s a ton of exciting social space where you can drink and enjoy the rejuvenated vibe.
In the old shipyard, I definitely recommend checking out Żuraw M3. It should really have its own TripAdvisor page because I didn’t know about its existence (and accessibility to tourists) until I arrived in Gdańsk. I would have been upset if I missed out on giving it a climb!
Whether you want to enjoy a drink and some modern art or appreciate the historic site, visiting the shipyard area during a trip to Gdańsk is simply a must.
In the old shipyard, I definitely recommend checking out Żuraw M3. It should really have its own TripAdvisor page because I didn’t know about its existence (and accessibility to tourists) until I arrived in Gdańsk. I would have been upset if I missed out on giving it a climb!
Whether you want to enjoy a drink and some modern art or appreciate the historic site, visiting the shipyard area during a trip to Gdańsk is simply a must.
Written August 27, 2024
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kmazz11
Nice, France105 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
It is an essential part of the ongoing fight for democracy worldwide. The Gdansk Shipyards is where the workers' rights movement Solidarity took place for ten years.
Written September 21, 2023
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Glynis55
60 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Filip at Walkative was our guide. Wow did he know his stuff. Extremely interesting, informative and put over in a very pleasant manner. Highly recommend.
Written July 1, 2023
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