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Exploring Gdansk: A Journey Through History and Culture

Join us on a visit to Gdansk, Poland, and discover its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Explore the Old Town, visit iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate, Artus Court, and St. Mary's Church, and immerse yourself in the unique Kashubian culture. Experience the delicious regional cuisine and take part in traditional events and festivities. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the beauty of Gdansk!

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Exploring Gdansk: A Journey Through History and Culture

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  1. Zespół Szkół Ponadgimnazjalnych w Somoninie im. Józefa Wybickiego Somonino, Poland Comenius Partnerships Lichens and atmosferic pollution Visit to Reggio Emilia, Italy 20-24 October 2008

  2. Somonino

  3. Gdańsk the largest city of Pomerania

  4. Old Town The thousand-year-old Gdansk is considered as the most monument-abounding city of the "Baltic Europe". Most of the monuments in Gdansk are placed near the heart of its Old Town District. The Long Street and The Long Market Street create the representative face of the city. Although the Gothic buildings are very different from each other, they create harmony, which is typical for gothic style.

  5. Golden Gate The Golden Gate leads exactly to the Long Street and its name comes from a lot of ornaments. Abraham Van den Block reconstructed the gate in 1612-1614, but it was badly damaged in 1945. During the reconstruction there were new sculptures put on the building, and they represent Peace, Freedom, Wealth, Fame, Agreement, Faith and Justice

  6. Artus Court The Neptune's fountain is a characteristic element of Gdansk. The majestic body of the ruler of oceans was designed by Abraham van den Block and made in bronze by Piotr Husen Late-Gothic King Arthur's Court is one the most valuable monuments of the Old Town. It was built in the 14th century as a headquarters for rich traders' organizations. The II World War almost completely destroyed the building although the front face and the equipment were saved.

  7. Golden Tenement-House Built in mannerism style, is called Speiman’s House as it was him who held the most magnificent posts and offices in the 17th century and initiated the rebuilt work.

  8. Green Gate At the end of the Long Market, you'll find the Green Gate, with the picturesque Long Quay stretching beyond it and the Granary Island. The “green” name probably comes from the greenish colour of the stone which was used as a building material.

  9. Central Maritime Museum The maritime gallery invites to see a rich collection of marine paintings, and the main exhibition “Poles at seas in the world” includes ship models, old weapons, navigation instruments, coins and ceramics.

  10. St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Church is the biggest brick Gothic church in Poland and one of the largest Gothic churches in Europe. It took over 150 years to build it (1343-1502), and what is incredible is the fact that 25.000 people can go inside at a time. The area is over 0.5 hectare, the nave is 105 metres long and the ceiling supported by 27 pillars – 30 metres high.

  11. Crane The Crane was in its times one of the largest seaport cranes in Europe. It began functioning in XVth century and was used not only for lifting up the goods and building ships, but also as a defence fortification and a town gate. In 1945 the crane went down during a fire. After reconstruction, the crane was offered to the Central Maritime Museum.

  12. Kashubia in summer

  13. Autumn landscape „Land of thousand lakes”

  14. Kashubia in winter

  15. Kartuzy the Pearl of Kashubia

  16. Kartuzy The town of Kartuzy is situated on three lakes: Karczemne, Klasztorne and Milenko, and serves as the seat of the district. They say that it is probably the only town in Europe to which all the roads lead through forests…

  17. The settlement in the 14th century was centered around the Carthusian church. The post-monastery collegiate is still to be admired with its characteristic, coffin-shaped roof, which remains the architectonic symbol of Kartuzy till this day. Carthusian Collegiate

  18. Kashubian Museum The museum was founded by Franciszek Treder, a passionate collector. Snuff-boxes, ‘devil’s fiddles’, embroidery and folk sculpture constitute the specific character of Kashubian culture.

  19. Kashubian notes …and folk ensemble

  20. Traditional costumes and dances

  21. Regional embroidery - Folk Craftsmen Fair - school exhibition

  22. Snuf - boxes tobacco manufacture snuff-boxes seller snuff horns Regional sculpture

  23. Products of slay... amber... and wicker

  24. Easter eggs... ...and ‘dyngus’ (lashing with juniper)

  25. Harvest - home wreath

  26. REGIONAL CUISINE

  27. Barszcz czerwony z uszkami Borsch - red beetroot soup with dumplings

  28. Bigos ‘Bigos’ - sauerkraut stewed with meat

  29. Gołąbki z kapusty ‘Gołąbki’ - stuffed cabbage leaves

  30. Rosół z kury Broth of hen

  31. Sałatka z kapusty Cabbage salad

  32. Sałatka z warzyw Vegetable salad

  33. Półmisek z wędlinami Butcher’s products

  34. Pierogi ze skwarkami Ravioli with greaves

  35. Plince ‘Plince’ - fried potato cakes

  36. Pstrąg panierowany Trout coated in bread - crumbs and egg

  37. Zupa rybna Fish soup

  38. Zupa z wreków ‘Zupa z wreków’ - soup of turnip-rooted cabbage

  39. Cultivation raspberry strawberry

  40. THE END

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