In Poland, on the Baltic Sea, the resort of Trehgradie is located. This includes three cities: Gdansk, Gnynia and Sopot. Very popular is the young city of Gnynia, which arose after the First World War on the site where there used to be a fishing village.
The article will describe the attractions of Gdynia.
How to get to Gdynia?
You can get to Gdynia by train from Krakow or Warsaw. The distance from the capital to Gdynia is 438 km. An electric train regularly runs here from Gdansk; the trip will take about 40 minutes. Those who wish to see as many interesting places and sights of Sopot, Gdansk and Gdynia as possible recommends traveling either on their own or on a rented car. Freedom of movement will make the trip as informative and interesting as possible.
general information
The population of the city of Gdynia is about 250 thousand people. The city is located on the Gulf of Gdansk. There are yacht clubs, higher maritime educational institutions, several ports. Every summer, competitions are held in Gdynia, in which boaters take part not only from Poland, but also from other countries. Tourists and residents of neighboring cities specially come to Gdynia to enjoy the competition with the participation of a huge number of snow-white yachts.
Major Attractions
Gdynia is a very small town, which you can move around on foot. Inspection of the city should start from the port. It was with him that the history of the city began, when in 1923 the first ship entered here.
The most tourist place in the city is the alley of John Paul II. City guests love to take unhurried evening walks along a wide street.
Near Kosciuszko Square is located one of the main attractions of Gdynia (Poland) - the warship Blyskavitsa. It was built specifically for the Polish Navy and went through the whole war. The vessel was awarded the Order of Military Valor. There is a museum on board the ship, where qualified guides will tell you about the history of the Bliskavitsa ship and the hostilities in which it took part. You can visit this attraction of Gdynia from May to mid-November. The museum is quite popular among tourists.
In the immediate vicinity of the ship is another significant attraction of Gdynia - the sailing ship "Gift of Pomerania", which is another monument-museum, open to the public.
On the pier of Gdynia there are several monuments that are dedicated to the sea and sailors. The highest monument "Masts" has a height of more than 25 meters and is visible from afar.
An interesting attraction of Gdynia is a monument to a little boy who meets ships entering the city. The monument is located in the sea and attracts the attention of city guests.
An attraction and an interesting place in Gdynia was the South pier. This place is popular not only among tourists, but also among local residents. Here is the oceanarium, where a huge number of species of marine life are represented. Oceanarium is the most favorite attraction of Gdynia among children. And judging by the enthusiastic reviews of adults, this place is really worth a visit.
At the end of the pier, you can see two monuments, one of which is dedicated to the ship, and the other to Tadeusz Kosciuszko - the national hero of Poland.
Those who do not know what other attractions of Gdynia are and where to go should go to the park to them. Mary and Lech Kaczynski. Particular attention is drawn to the observation deck, which is called Kamennaya Gora, it offers a very beautiful view of the city. On the observation deck there is a cross with a height of 25 meters. This monument is dedicated to the defender of the city.
There is a funicular in the park, which is free of charge. To ride on it, you should defend a fairly large queue, but the time spent is worth it. A trip to the funicular is a very pleasant entertainment, during the ascent or descent you can admire the panorama of the city and take some memorable pictures.
Museums
The attraction and attraction of Gdynia is the Museum of Emigration, which is located in the building of the seaport. Climbing to the second floor of the building, the tourist enters the first hall, which tells the story of the station itself. Those who want to learn more about the sights of Gdynia can use the electronic archive located in the museum building.
Also on the second floor there is an observation deck overlooking the Baltic Sea.
The museum has a large number of exhibitions. The first halls are dedicated to famous residents who lived in Gdynia or contributed to the development of the city. Further, museum visitors fall into the halls that are dedicated directly to emigration. Here you can find out many interesting facts about emigrants, see household items and clothes, as well as transport on which people left in search of a better life.
The pride of the museum is the layout of the Stefan Bathory liner, which made intercontinental routes from Europe to America.
Central beach
Consider a description of the main attractions of Gdynia. Since the city is a resort, the most visited place is, of course, the beach.
The beach of Gdynia is very short, but quite wide. Sudden gusts of strong wind are a frequent occurrence near the sea, but inventive vacationers came up with a kind of protection. On the beach you can see structures made of fabric that protect against wind and sand.
The Baltic Sea is relatively cold, sometimes in August the water temperature warms up to only 20 degrees and there are very few swimmers.
Along the coastline there are a large number of cafes, bars, restaurants and souvenir shops.
Restaurants
You can grab a bite to eat in one of the many cozy restaurants located on the promenade of Gdynia.
One of the best restaurants is the Barracuda restaurant, which is located on the seaside boulevard. Here you can enjoy national Polish dishes and the freshest seafood and fish, as well as enjoy beautiful views of the bay.
