Introducing Gdynia
You couldn’t say Gdynia shares the charms of its southern neighbours in the Tri-City. As a relatively modern city, it lacks the historic touch and has a little too much concrete for most tastes. However, its broad, straight streets lend the place a look unlike any other Polish city, and it has enough interesting sights to justify a day trip.
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Gdynia wasn’t always an industrial city; it managed to progress from the 14th century to the early 20th century as a humble fishing village. However, in the aftermath of WWI, when Poland was reconstituted without regaining Gdańsk, the Polish government decided to build a new outlet to the sea. By the 1930s, Gdynia was the largest and most modern port on the Baltic.
The port was badly damaged during WWII, but was rebuilt and modernised and is now the base for much of Poland’s merchant and fishing fleet.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: 4 days Warsaw - Gdansk suggestion please
by WaterhazardJack 25 May 2012
+are there regular trains from Malbork to Gdynia? I'm thinking we will visit Malbork but might not stay overnight..+ Yes, there are train…
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RE: 4 days Warsaw - Gdansk suggestion please
by ig0r 24 May 2012
Toruń isn't the best starting point to visit the Tuchola Forest. The more intersting areas of the huge forest are in its northern part,…
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RE: 4 days Warsaw - Gdansk suggestion please
by onlyablur 24 May 2012
Thank you all for your advice! We will probably head to Torun first then Malbork. Can I ask a few more specific questions? -The Tuchola…
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