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Westerplatte
The historic peninsula where the first shots of World War II were fired on September 1, 1939.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Pomerania, Poland · Europe
Gdańsk is worth a stop: 43km from Malbork Castle.
Gdańsk is a city located in Pomerania, Poland. With a population of 487,371, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gdańsk sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gdańsk to your route.
The King John III Sobieski Monument (Polish: Pomnik króla Jana III Sobieskiego) is an equestrian statue of the King of Poland John III Sobieski (1629-1696). Originally built in Lviv in 1898, the monument was transferred to Gdańsk in 1965.
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Gdańsk is located in Pomerania, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 54.3523 latitude, 18.6491 longitude.
Gdańsk has a population of approximately 487,371 people, making it a city in Poland.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The historic peninsula where the first shots of World War II were fired on September 1, 1939.
6 km · about 10 min drive
beach
The longest wooden pier in Europe, reaching half a kilometre into the Baltic from a chic seaside resort.
12 km · about 20 min drive
castle
The largest castle in the world by land area, built by the Teutonic Knights as their headquarters and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
43 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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