
Stocznia Gdańska (Gdańsk Shipyard), Gdansk
The Gdańsk Shipyard (Polish: Stocznia Gdańska) is one of the largest shipyards in the world. It gained international fame in September 1980 when the Solidarity (Solidarność) movement was founded here, marking the outset of organized resistance to Communist dictatorship in Eastern Europe.
That year Gdańsk saw a strike by 17,000 ship builders, led by shipyard electrician Lech Wałęsa, which resulted in recognition of Solidarity as the first non-Communist trade union in the Soviet Bloc. The move was one of the first successful steps in a campaign of civil resistance that contributed to the eventual collapse of Communism across the Eastern Bloc.
The shipyard itself was founded in 1946 in the place of the former German shipyards, Schichau-Werft and Danziger Werft, both considerably damaged in the Second World War. During the time of the People's Republic of Poland, the complex was known as the Gdańsk Shipyard and Vladimir Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk (1967–89). In 1975 it was also named "Westerplatte Heroes" commemorating The Battle of Westerplatte, the first battle of the German invasion of Poland, marking the start of World War II in Europe.
The first launches at the shipyard took place in 1948 and included smack and rescue boats for the Gdańsk Institute of Sea Fishing, as well as SS Sołdek, the first seagoing vessel made in Poland (currently used as a museum ship). In 1949 the production included fishing lugo-trawlers, and after 1955, the shipyard built vessels – mainly troop landing craft, hydrographic, rescue, training and torpedo boats – for the navies of Poland, USSR, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Eastern Germany.
That year Gdańsk saw a strike by 17,000 ship builders, led by shipyard electrician Lech Wałęsa, which resulted in recognition of Solidarity as the first non-Communist trade union in the Soviet Bloc. The move was one of the first successful steps in a campaign of civil resistance that contributed to the eventual collapse of Communism across the Eastern Bloc.
The shipyard itself was founded in 1946 in the place of the former German shipyards, Schichau-Werft and Danziger Werft, both considerably damaged in the Second World War. During the time of the People's Republic of Poland, the complex was known as the Gdańsk Shipyard and Vladimir Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk (1967–89). In 1975 it was also named "Westerplatte Heroes" commemorating The Battle of Westerplatte, the first battle of the German invasion of Poland, marking the start of World War II in Europe.
The first launches at the shipyard took place in 1948 and included smack and rescue boats for the Gdańsk Institute of Sea Fishing, as well as SS Sołdek, the first seagoing vessel made in Poland (currently used as a museum ship). In 1949 the production included fishing lugo-trawlers, and after 1955, the shipyard built vessels – mainly troop landing craft, hydrographic, rescue, training and torpedo boats – for the navies of Poland, USSR, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Eastern Germany.
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Sight Name: Stocznia Gdańska (Gdańsk Shipyard)
Sight Location: Gdansk, Poland (See walking tours in Gdansk)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Gdansk, Poland (See walking tours in Gdansk)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Gdansk, Poland
Create Your Own Walk in Gdansk
Creating your own self-guided walk in Gdansk is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Gdansk's Historical Churches Tour
Gdansk has a long history of Catholicism, hence the many impressive churches found in the city. In Gdansk you will see some of the most spectacular medieval religious buildings, such as St. Mary's Church, St. Nicolas Church, and other churches that distinguish themselves as part of the urban landscape. Take this self-guided walking tour to discover the historic churches of Gdansk.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Gdansk Introduction Walking Tour
The most probable source for the name, "Gdansk" seems to be "Gdania", the ancient name of the river Motlawa. Gdansk began with agriculture and fishing and trade with Pomerania in the 9th century. It was annexed by Mieszko, Duke of Poland, in 975.
The center of town was the Long Market, with its craftsmen. German merchant settlements grew by St Nicholas Church. Gdansk joined... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
The center of town was the Long Market, with its craftsmen. German merchant settlements grew by St Nicholas Church. Gdansk joined... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Solidarity Union Walking Tour
For decades, the word 'Solidarity' (Polish: Solidarność) has been synonymous with the city of Gdansk. The peaceful Solidarity revolution, started here in the August of 1980, marked the outset of the fall of communism not only in Poland but also throughout Eastern Europe.
Stemmed from the country's first free labor union born out of strikes at the Lenin Shipyard (now the Gdansk... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Stemmed from the country's first free labor union born out of strikes at the Lenin Shipyard (now the Gdansk... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles