tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18043129846556001352024-03-06T07:24:33.598+01:00TriCity - My CityUnique angle on TriCity. Must see spots, unknown places and my pictures. I walked the walk and speak of it now. See how I did.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-67023857264317484432016-07-16T22:16:00.000+02:002016-07-16T22:16:30.684+02:00Bird Paradise<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This place was on my radar for a long time - "Bird Paradise" reserve on Sobieszewo Island. In fact, I asked to go there as my birthday gift last year. Unfortunately, the trip didn’t end well. I start by saying that half of people that came didn’t want to leave the car. All because of huge amounts of mosquitos. Only me and my stepdad were brave enough to take a hike. Although it was a very short one.<br />
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We didn’t see many people, but surely we must have looked like crazy people. To protect ourselves from the incredible amount of mosquitoes we were waving our arms around us. Also, we were almost running. As a result, we didn’t get to see anything and end up with a record amount of mosquito bites.<br />
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Almost a year later and I managed to come back. This time, I wasn't attacked by an army of starving mosquitoes. I must say, though, that for a bird reserve, there is surprisingly very little birds there. I see more birds looking outside my bedroom window. Regardless of that, it is a beautiful place. Very peaceful and relaxing. <br />
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If you decide to go there for a walk, to which I encourage you, please take provisions and binoculars. Maybe then you will be able to finish the walk and spot some birds :) The route is quite long and there is no shops or stalls anywhere. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to finish the whole walk.I hope that next year will be the year I'll do that.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com0Wyspa Sobieszewska, Gdańsk, Polska54.336389 18.8747220000000228.814354499999997 -22.43387199999998 79.8584235 60.183316000000019tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-91658982791889541212016-04-25T22:57:00.000+02:002016-04-25T22:58:01.723+02:00Love, love ... Gdynia :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I heard that recently an embankment in Gdynia was opened, so I decided I had to check it out. I must say that it was worth it. </div>
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I took us around an hour to get to our destination. I must say that three smartphones with navigation didn’t help much, and we still ended up wondering around. </div>
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When I got to the point where I could see the sea, I was amazed. I felt I am in Greece or other South European country. Breathtaking views. As it turned out, the way down to the beach was also breathtaking. All because of a steep hill and thousands of stairs we had to conquer. </div>
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The recently made embankment is beautiful. This area started out as a fisherman village. There are still remains of that, with rails that fisherman used to bring up the catch and colorful boats that I hope are still being used for fishing.</div>
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The embankment is pretty long - about 1,5 km. And since I had to find out where it leads to, I dragged my not-so-happy family till the end, and back (because we came by car, that we had to go back to :).</div>
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To sum up, this place became one of my favorite beaches in TriCity (although, not much beach there). I also managed to set a plan, that basically consists of me winning few millions zloty, and buying a house there. Maybe not the closest to the cliff, but in a nearby area.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The hall was built in 1986, previous to
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I'd start with wishing everybody most greatest and happiest Christmas. But also I wanted to say some, maybe harsh words. I believe that Christmas is not only a time of celebrating Christ being born. It is a tradition that makes families, that spend so much time apart come together. It's time that people make effort for the other ones they love.</div>
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One that argues a lot is being nice to others. Nobody complains about food that's been burnt. Just extra niceness. I have prepared meal for my family today, but by the time they came nothing was ready. So I engaged one in gift wrapping, other one with christmas tree decorating and another with table accessible. But no one minded it. Because it's Christmas (but maybe because we love each other and despite the faults we want to be around each other).</div>
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I read today that many people don't know what to get for loved ones. I say: listen to them, there is always a clue... Someone says their back is aching, someone would say they can't find remote. These are the clues. I did listen this year and guess what... not only happy faces... faces that had real joy and sparkle in their eyes.</div>
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Also the fact, that the gifts are given doesn't mean that the celebration is over. Go to your extended family. Take them for a walk spend time together. Enjoy the company. As corny as they might be, they are your experience and happiness in live. Celebrate your time together. No matter how much it is. Once you realize that it was for you to treasure and keep.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com4Gdańsk, Polska54.352025200000007 18.64663840000002954.05595670000001 18.001191400000028 54.648093700000004 19.29208540000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-47975831761291933072015-12-20T01:00:00.000+01:002015-12-20T01:00:15.654+01:00The Great Mill<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This particular part of Gdansk architecture hold special place in my heart. Back in '90 I earned my first money, a lot of money (according to me back then :) this is where I spend it. Back then it was the fist shopping mall in Gdansk, if you even can call it that. It was a building filled with shops so I guess it meets the criteria. But even then it was so much more than that.<br />
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It is a beautiful building, it really is. I might be my fondness of it, but I really, really like that building :) The funny thing is, that I didn't even realise what history this building holds until now. And let me tell you, there is a history.<br />
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The mill was built in 1349 by Teutonic Order. The mill is placed on man-made island. The mill was used for milling rye, wheat and also barley and oats. At its best it help 18 mill wheels. The mill was a big deal, it generated income that apparently was worth fighting for. At first opportunity Gdansk city jumped to be the owner of the mill.<br />
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There is a nice part on the side of the mill and at the back of the mill there is a restaurant, which looks nice from outside, but I never been there so cannot comment on menu :)<br />
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Also there is a internet bench there, which stream live images, so when you sit there make sure your friends are watching :)<br />
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Overall, I love this building ( I think it's kind of obvious :). In the inside you can see reminiscence of the old mill.<br />
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Which you have to go inside to see. Oh, yeah :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com3Rajska, Gdańsk, Polska54.3557462 18.64884340000003254.3511197 18.638758400000032 54.3603727 18.658928400000033tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-37294359830371587552015-12-05T22:55:00.000+01:002015-12-05T22:55:39.907+01:00Green Lantern<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today I took advantage of my family member, who wanted to spend some time with me. Of course, he had different idea of what we would do. However as the weather was favourable today, a walk by seaside was in store. Unfortunately, by the time we were able to get out, the sun hid behind clouds. However I shouldn't complain as in December we have temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and mild cold wind.<br />
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Few months ago I heard about breakwater being open to public. Till then this area was restricted to port free zone. Not only the breakwater offers different viewpoint of the bay, there is also a green lighthouse at the end of it.<br />
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Since it was open around six months ago, the path is a little rough, but I read that there are plans of renovating it and also of opening a cafe on breakwater. It certainly is nice place to have coffee :)<br />
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But, to be honest, I didn't mind the path. For some, I'm sure, it will be a bit uncomfortable and not too pleasant with high fence on one side. Some also could complaint about "rubbish" at the bottom of the cliff. As I was explained by my companion, the reason for the concrete blocks is to protect the cliff from falling apart, as the waves would wear it down.<br />
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I liked little bays made of stone - sort of little viewpoints. I also liked writings on the stones, but not all of them - some were unfortunately profanities :( but some were love confessions, or just memory marks.<br />
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When it comes to the history of the breakwater and its green lighthouse I didn't find much information. What I found was one old picture of the lighthouse, which doesn't look like lighthouse at all.<br />
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I also read that the green lighthouse and breakwater is part of port entrance. The lighthouse has a twin - red lighthouse, which is located on eastern breakwater. I hope there is access to that lighthouse as I would like to visit it very much.<br />
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This place is on tourist attraction maps, but I don't believe that most tourist would be bothered to check this place out. To those tourists I say: Shame on you! :)<br />
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Small arsenal is placed outside of immediate Old Town. I think that this would be the reason people can't be bothered going there. I, myself adore this place. I like it the most at night. Also small arsenal gives me the creeps at night, but I guess I like to torture myself. Why does it give me the creeps? I'll tell you later. First a little bit of history :)<br />
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The arsenal was build in 1645 during the times of uncertainty and wars :) It was built by one architect of many names: George Strakwitz, who liked to spell his surname differently. Sometimes he signed on his designs Strakowski or Strakoffsky (maybe he was trying to disguise himself as he simply wasn't that happy with his work - who knows:)<br />
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The small armoury is of a simple, but yet beautiful design, with very few decorative accents, but with six huge gates, that allowed to move in big objects. It is part of heavy fortification of Gdansk, but was used not only to store armoury, but also other objects like decorations used to embellish route for kings and queens.<br />
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As time went by and all wars finished, armoury wasn't used for military purposes. At one point it served as headquarters of taxi company (taxis went to sleep there :). Now small armoury is where art comes to life. The building is home to Faculty of Sculpture and Intermedia of Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk.<br />
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Remember, when I told you that small armoury gives me the creeps at night? Well, here is why: a lot of the sculptures made by fine artists are stored outside and a lot of them look like people. So when I walk alone in dark around that place, which isn't very busy I feel there are people up there are observing me.<br />
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Nonetheless small armoury is beautiful place, with small part upfront. And the cool think is that the outside display changes from time to time, so in a way it is like changing exposition at a museum :) What is also nice is that not far from small armoury are <a href="http://tricity-mycity.blogspot.com/2014/10/bastions-lower-town.html" target="_blank">bastions</a>, which I think are a must see for absolutely everybody.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com2Śródmieście, Gdańsk, Polska54.34204908402846 18.64632009259037254.339735084028462 18.641277592590374 54.344363084028458 18.65136259259037tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-50710344040317921592015-08-25T22:29:00.002+02:002015-08-25T22:29:58.133+02:00House of Abraham<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Don't worry, it is not a story from the Bible :) It is a story from City of Gdynia :)<br />
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Last weekend I happen to be in Gdynia. My sis and I were going to an event on the pier. I happened to pass by this strange building. I wouldn't have noticed it among the jungle of big kamienica and commercial building if it wasn't so small. I stopped because of it size. As always it made me wander, why such building exists in such environment. It clearly looked out of place. I think you would agree with me on that. So of course, I had to stop. There was a sign next to the fence so I took a picture of it for future reference:) Since recently my companions get annoyed with me stopping at random places for picture taking and exploring, I found this technique saves precious time. Now instead of standing by for hour or so I am ready to move along within 15-30 minutes :) As I later discovered this tiny building happens to be the oldest building in Gdynia. I'd say: good find!<br />
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When I mentioned this building to my party later on, everyone was surprised "I forgot Gdynia is such a young city". It is, that is true (the youngnessness becomes even more prominent when one compare Gdynia with nearby Gdansk). Therefore I think it is so important to remember places like this one. As I came around on Sunday afternoon I was ok with the fact that museum was closed (as I found out there was museum inside tiny building). I was to prompt you to go there during visiting hours and let me know what's there to see. Unfortunately I found out that now the museum closed :( Indefinitely :( So the building is just a gem to admire from outside only. Such a shame.<br />
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Let me tell you few things about the building and its previous owner. Tiny building was a home to one known as Antoni Abraham. This person is not much know in polish history. Certainly I didn't know who he was until now really. The building itself is from 1904 and as I said before is the oldest building in Gdynia (building was made before Gdynia got city rights).<br />
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But, let's go back to Abraham. How strange, that there is so many people that shape this world but we know just few of them. Antoni Abraham is one of those people. Born in 1869, he was a great patriot, he fought for Poland and also Kashubians, He is known around as king of kashubian. Not only was he an activist who took part in many rallies (many of which he organised himself), he also tried to educate people of importance of patriotism and freedom. He was great supporter development of Gdynia port. All his life he tried to activate local people to unite and fight against invaders. One of most memorable actions of his was going to Paris to take part in piece negotiations demanding to keep Kashubian area in Poland. It's hard to say if thanks to him Poland got to keep Kashubian area after I WW, but I'd like to think so :)<br />
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I haven't written way too long. Weather wasn't right, I was busy, I didn't feel inspired. Excuses as always :). But I am here now, writing about one of the TriCity's beaches, and that is what matters :)<br />
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Last week I went to beach at Sopot Kamienny Potok at what could have been first and last of summer here since this week is raining almost all the time and at peek we have 15 degrees Celcius. Back last week was 30 (I know, how come??). Maybe I should perform some kind of dance for heat as they do for rain? I am getting desperate now as chill in my bones is settling :)<br />
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Since I knew the weather is going to be nice last weekend I made momentous plans to get my tan on. Unfortunately my companions firstly decided to go to the beach at 6pm and secondly sat in shade :) Also getting there proved to be a challenge. I was surprised to see that much traffic on Sunday at 6pm, finding available parking spot also was a task :)<br />
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The beach I choose to go to is located between main Sopot (that is where the Pier is) and Gdynia Orlowo. To get to the beach once must go through park. Nicely maintained park I must say. There is a bike path and foot path there, so you can actually go for a walk or cycle around if you'd like.<br />
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Kamienny Potok is a district of Sopot named after a creek that runs through it - Steinfliess.. Also the placed is filled up with hotels, guest houses and camp sides.<br />
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The beach itself is not very big, long ( I don't know how one measures beaches). Most of it is taken by nearby Bar/Restaurant/Club, which is very convenient for people who come to the beach unprepared :) Also as a guest of said establishment once has access to sunbeds, tables and Hawaiian-styled umbrellas.<br />
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Also there is a miniature version of the pier on the beach, where you can enjoy the view of the actual pier :) It is really more of a deck, but I think naming it "pier" adds a little bit of oomph :)<br />
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I think that Kamienny Potok is a nice alternative for people who like to sunbath in Sopot but don't quite appreciate the crowds and loudness that comes with it, but still like the conveniences of nearby food and drink facility.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com4Kamienny Potok, Sopot, Polska54.455555999999987 18.5547219999999754.437095499999984 18.514381499999971 54.474016499999991 18.595062499999969tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-26312181203920704722015-06-13T16:17:00.000+02:002015-06-13T16:17:24.789+02:00The Gdansk Lighthouse<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've been told many times to go see the Lighthouse, but not surprisingly I didn't. However when I saw that the Lighthouse is being described as one of the most beautiful lighthouses of Northern Europe, I just had to see it. Who could resist seeing beautiful things? Not me. :) Although I never been to a lighthouse before, so I can't comment on the-most-beautiful-lighthouse thing.<br />
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For anyone, who is planning to see the Lighthouse while in Gdansk I say: don't use navigation. I have tried to see how to get there on three different devices. Let's just say that if I went with the way my navigation showed me, I still would be on my way. Apparently to get to Lighthouse from Gdansk I must go to Germany, take ferry to Denmark, travel through Sweden to get ferry from Stockholm to Gdansk. Estimated time travel 41h, distance 1 413 km.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lighthouse probably around 1900</td></tr>
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Luckily I found shorter way, and was on spot in 20 minutes :) Unfortunately I was late for Time Ball drop. Maybe you can see it and tell me how was it? But let start from the beginning.<br />
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The Lighthouse was build in 1893, it is 27 meters tall. It was build as a replacement of lighthouse that was there in the first place. The design is based on a lighthouse located by Erie lake in Ohio, USA (non-existent) that was considered the most beautiful lighthouse in America. The Lighthouse served purpose of costal lighthouse, harbour pilots tower and time ball station.<br />
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The Time Ball is a funny little thing. The idea of it goes back to 19th century. It was supposed to help ship's captains to set their chronometers, which were crucial in establishing ship's position in the sea. The time balls were placed in all important ports around the world. The one in Gdansk is quite pretty I must say. The only regret I have is that it is out of reach, because, like a small child, I like to touch everything :)<br />
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Also from this lighthouse on 1st of September 1939 at 4.45am a signal was given to Schleswig-Holstein to start firing at Westerplatte (to this day a mark on Lighthouse's wall is visible where polish army shoot as a response to the attack). In other words: This is where IIWW started!<br />
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When it comes to the Lighthouse, don't expect miracles. There is no room for any museum-type displays, however you can find around lighthouse and on the stairs pictures and stories of other lighthouses (worth having a look). The selling point of the Lighthouse is the view. On a clear day you can easily see Gdynia and probably Hel. It also gives unique viewpoint of Westerplatte.<br />
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If you have spare hour in your day, I'd say you should check it out :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com2Latarnia Morska, Przemysłowa 6, 80-542 Gdańsk, Poland54.4062776 18.66124899999999828.884243100000003 -22.647345 79.9283121 59.969843tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-29039309144325398702015-05-30T10:16:00.000+02:002015-05-30T10:16:11.220+02:00Platea Spiritum Sanctum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm back from the wild. I must admit it was hard to leave the forest behind. Not because I got lost, I was holding on to the quiet and the greenery. Don't get me wrong. I spent in the forest five hours couple of Saturdays ago, so I haven't been living there past few weeks :) Just this memory stayed with me for longer, but it is time to return to the living. Re-immerse in Gdansk. And there is no better way to do that than with a walk.<br />
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I found this article on the Internet about one street in Gdansk, I briefly read it and thought: "That's it". As it turned out I thought the article was about different street. I sadly must admit that I don't know the street names in Old-Town Gdansk. So if you ever come across me in the streets of Gdansk, for the love of God, do not ask me for directions. There is no telling where I could send you :)<br />
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As I said, when I read the article I thought is about different street, then I checked it on the map. When I went to take pictures, I realized I still thought of wrong street. Fortunately my phone navigation showed me to right place :)<br />
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Before I start (whaaat?? didn't I start already? :) I just wanted to say, that this street might not be the most beautiful street in Gdansk, it might not be the postcard street, but if you are exploring Old Town, you just might want to stop there for a minute or two.<br />
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Since first mentioned in 1336 as Heilige - Geist - Gasse (Holy Spirit Street) the street went through transition few times. The street was named after a hospital that was located here. As one can assume, huge part of the street belonged to church (since construction of Basilica started in 1346 nearby plots were purchased and administer by church officials.<br />
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What one might not know is that there was tremendous amount of traders and guild located there too. On this very street Brotmarkt (Bread Market) was located, where every Saturday one could purchase any type of baked goods and any baker could sell (even them, who weren't affiliated to the guild). And Fleischebanke (Meat Market), which in XVI was upgraded to Gothic-styled brick building and where over 80 butches of Gdansk guild were located. Many other trade was located on Holy Spirit Street (strawberry market, cloth market, and many more traders and works), but I regret closure of the meat markets the most.<br />
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Apparently this street is also famous for having loads of famous people as residents :) However I didn't see any records of Madonna or Lady Gaga living there :) The list is long, so I will mention only few people: Paul Beneke who, I am sure Italians aren't very fond of for seizing Memling's triptych The Last Judgment; Daniel Chodowiecki - painter and printmaker; and probably most famous of them all - Arthur Schopenhauer.<br />
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Although, in my opinion (and I think many people would agree) the eye-catcher of the street is The Royal Chapel. It was built 1678 - 1681, when Lutherans took over the Basilica. The build was initiated by polish king - John III Sobieski (hence the name:) The Chapel is kept in unusual for Gdansk baroque style. It does stand out for sure, but in my weird opinion, I think it complements the Basilica in some strange way :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com2Świętego Ducha, Gdańsk, Poland54.350496 18.65260990000001654.345869 18.642524900000016 54.355123 18.662694900000016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-53361115144605700062015-05-21T00:08:00.000+02:002015-05-21T00:08:09.699+02:00Night at the Museum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This weekend I went for Night at the Museum. However there was no Ben Stiller, or exhibits coming alive at midnight. You might ask, how is that possible? The answer, as always, is simple. I went for the real Night at the Museum.<br />
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Every year museums around Poland open their doors to visitors at night (from around 5pm to 2am). Not only the entrance is free (in majority:), there also are extra surprises that are one-off kinda thing.<br />
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I had very ambitious plan. I wanted to start in Gdynia, at Emigration Museum as it was its opening day. Then I wanted to stop by European Solidarity Centre, as I never been since it opened. I also wanted to see Tower Clock Museum (who wouldn't! right?) and finish of at Westerplatte.<br />
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We got to the Emigration Museum around 6pm to discover a bubble-shaped queue in front of entrance to the main exhibit area . No worries, we got in in a blink of an eye (about 40 minute blink:). Main exhibit area reminded me of a maze, (the "road" was twisty:) each room was so different from the previous one. I did try to read about the exhibits and gain the knowledge of polish emigration, however I had others museums at the back of my head, so I read about 50% information, but I saw 100% of pictures :)<br />
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By the time we got out the queue quadruple in size and transformed into a line, and I couldn't be more pleased with myself:) So I grabbed a bagel from food truck upfront and hit the road. The only problem was the time. It was 10pm already (how????). So, of we rushed off to European Solidarity Centre.<br />
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As we entered from side door and headed upstairs to the exhibition rooms I was amazed and very happy that there is no queues. Until we were stopped at top of the stairs and directed to cash desk to purchase tickets. Then I saw it. The queue writhed like a snake. Estimated waiting time: 1,5 hrs. As the bets on waiting time started rolling in a miracle happen: a lady came over and offered her tickets. I almost lost the tickets as I was so surprised I didn't respond to her and there were plenty of people that were more than happy to take advantage of the offer. Thankfully the lady had her heart set on me, for which I am more than grateful :)<br />
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The next thing we did was speed touring. Even with our almost running pace it took us around 2 hours to walk though all the exhibition rooms. However I am not sure if I got them all, as I got a little bit lost in the meantime. I guess it doesn't matter as much, as I would have to come back because I got around 5% information and 40% pictures.<br />
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Purposefully I am not describing any exhibition pieces and I don't want to spoil the fun for those of you who will go see it. For anyone interested in history, especially polish history both of the places will be interesting. Otherwise go to the beach instead:)<br />
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Although I didn't "make the plan" I consider this year's Night at the Museum as successful. Did you ever got to experience the real Night at the Museum yourself?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com0Gdańsk, Poland54.352025200000007 18.64663840000002954.05595670000001 18.001191400000028 54.648093700000004 19.29208540000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-72555572413595859972015-05-11T22:02:00.000+02:002015-05-11T22:02:34.896+02:00Forest. Run.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So what did you do this weekend? I got lost in a jungle. Well, almost :)<br />
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I decided to try one of them orientation walks. Silly as I am, I imagined something in terms of a childhood game, I loved and played when I was young - Paper Chase. I found an orientation walk that offered different difficulty levels, to not be cocky I signed up fo the easiest one. The boot message said to bring compass, so I downloaded one on my phone (although I am not convinced it really works, but I don't know how to work a compass, so it was fine by me:).<br />
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Luckily for me, I managed to find "volunteer" to tag along. As we arrived I was full of enthusiasm, that unfortunately decreased by the minute (we got lost on our way to the starting point :(<br />
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I determined to do the walk and come back alive. Even when at starting line I asked if I can be explained the rules of the game and was told that the remaining 5 minutes to my start wasn't enough time, or when I saw advanced team map in a shape of a thong (and as wide).<br />
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Time... Start! So off we went (in the wrong direction) about 10 meters away. I had no idea how to read the map we were given, there was no mark indicating where we (except start/finishing line circle). I'd just say: thank heavens for my partner and GPS! Half the time I didn't know where we were.<br />
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According to the rules, we had 3 hours and 12 points to find. It took us 1 hour to find first point. Beginner's pace I guess:) I didn't mind though. I love forest, I grew up around it, played in it, so I was happy.<div>
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During our 5 hour walk we saw rabbit hole, wild deer, duck and a terrifying wild snail. My partner lost his shoe twice, we ended up at swamp couple of times and most of the time we were pretty lost.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can you see the duck? It is there.</td></tr>
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Overall, if you like spending time outdoor and always say yes to an adventure, I'd say: Go on orientation walk! I explored Tricity Landscape Park, but there is plenty to choose from: bike orientation, night orientation or kayak orientation.</div>
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If you feel it's not your cup of tea, but still enjoy outdoors, I'd say: Go to Tricity Landscape Park. There is plenty of paths for both biking and walking. I was actually surprised how many people go to the park and take advantage of the peacefulness in the city.</div>
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But remember! Whatever you take with yourself take it back with you. Do not leave any rubbish in the forest! Ever!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com4Wielki Kack, Gdynia, Poland54.432981663615259 18.50175619785159154.41450816361526 18.461415697851592 54.451455163615258 18.542096697851591tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-15892207109708865662015-05-07T21:08:00.000+02:002015-05-07T21:08:15.476+02:00Let's go to war<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today's post is about monument that isn't described in any tourist books. If it is I will be greatly surprised. I would like to write about a tank that stands by main road in Gdansk - Victory Avenue, and is the best known tank in Gdansk.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The tank</td></tr>
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Let me just say that this is a hands-on type of monument, I would even say all limbs-on type:) It took me few trips to take pictures of the tank without dangling kids of the barrel :) It doesn't take much for the adults either to let their imagination go to war and jump around the tank as if they were under attack. Believe me, if I had a kid with me today, I would "play war" too.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wow, don't shoot :)</td></tr>
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Don't get me wrong. The tank doesn't work. Although it still has engine inside, it lacks other components inside that are needed for driving (like driving wheel or equivalent:) Despite it being closed shut and completely not working I think it is nice to have it there.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tank track</td></tr>
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I mean, how many times have you seen a tank? How many times have you sat on one? How many times have you played war with one? How many cities in the world have tanks in their centres?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hope on!</td></tr>
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Apparently it isn't even an ordinary tank. I read that this is quite rare type of tank - T 34-76 (most of them have been destroyed during war). It was build in 1941 in Stalingrad (today's Volgograd) or even further away past Ural Mountains and was equipped with F-34 barrel of 76,2 mm calibre.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Busy tank :)</td></tr>
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The tank arrived in Gdynia on 27 of March 1945. According to sources this tank was the first one of allies tanks to arrive at Tricity. The tank driver was lieutenant Julian Miazga. Unfortunately the tank was bombarded soon after entering the city.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unveiling of the tank, 1946</td></tr>
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Lieutenant Miazga was the last one to drive the tank, as he drove it to the place of it's destiny in 1946 where in the first anniversary of the end of the war the tank was unveiled.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy anniversary, Tank :)</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com0Aniołki, Gdańsk, Poland54.366640472399666 18.63453312516173854.366062472399669 18.633272625161737 54.367218472399664 18.635793625161739tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-34214932749689658082015-04-22T23:32:00.003+02:002015-04-22T23:32:49.096+02:00The Neptune Fountain<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Neptune Fountain</td></tr>
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Probably the most known fountain statue in TriCity and symbol of Gdansk. So, why do I write about it since it is so famous that every tourist knows to stop by it anyway? The answer is quite simple. The fact that it is famous doesn't mean that people know about it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Neptune Fountain with Town Hall in background</td></tr>
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Let's start at the beginning then. In 1549 first fountain appeared on Long Market (some claim it was simple wooden water jet and calling it 'a fountain' is overstatement:). The "fountain" was placed more to the east from the present one.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fountain, view from the back</td></tr>
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However soon enough the stewards of the city grew tired of the litter water jet in the centre of the city. All the more so as they were able to see greater structures around the world. Naturally they decided that Gdansk deserved a fountain that could proudly represent Gdansk and its residents (that was in 1606).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the Neptune and Long street</td></tr>
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Abraham van den Blocke was hired for the work (I start to feel like this guy built half of Gdansk!). New place was carefully chosen. It was decided that statue crowning the fountain should be Neptune - the god of freshwater and the sea in roman religion. New fountain was to be faced in direction of apartment houses across the Artus Court. The head of Neptune was to be bowed in respect of kings and queens that resided in said apartment houses when visiting Gdansk. Also the Neptune Fountain is in the axis of the entrance to the Artus Court and the axis of Long Street and Green Gate.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Statues around basin look up to Neptune</td></tr>
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It took a long time to finish the fountain. Not only the construction problems, but also the war with Sweden delayed the works. However despite the obstacles the work was completed in 1633. The fountain was created by Abraham van the Blocke, however the statue was of Peter Husen work. Surprisingly the first glimpse at the statue came way before revealing date, thanks to Izaak van den Blocke (brother of Abraham), who decided to paint Artus Court with soon-to-be Neptune Fountain in front of it. I haven't seen the painting myself, but if you like to see it, it is on the ceiling of Red Hall in Town Hall.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Details on the stem</td></tr>
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Very advanced solutions were put in place in order to have the fountain work. There was a container build at the attic of Artus Court, with pipes running down the building and under the pavement right to the fountain. Every time that the Neptune Fountain was scheduled to work the container was filled with water (read: people were carrying water up to the attic in buckets). That is probably the reason why the fountain only worked only three times a week (Sundays between 11 - 12, Tuesday and Thursday between 12 - 13) between Easter and 29th of September of every year. I guess there was no coincidence that running time was set for an hour, as the container in the attic of Artus Court has a capacity that allowed fountain to work continuously for an hour. Imagine the persistence: the Neptune Fountain was run this way for 200 years!! (that is until waterworks were built in Gdansk).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neptune attacking Town Hall tower :)</td></tr>
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During II WW the whole fountain was taken apart and hidden away. After the war piece were found in different locations, however some pieces never were found: trident, finn of sea bass and stem, which is rumoured to be sunk in one of Oliwa's lakes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some parts of the fountain were hidden in its basin during the war</td></tr>
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Surprisingly the fin of the sea bass (which loads of people mistake for a leaf) that covers private parts of Neptune is the single most stolen piece of the fountain. Also, there is a small replica of Neptune (or this replica is the prototype of the statue) at a roof of 2 Long Street building. I didn't know that when I went today to take pictures, pity :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com4Fontanna Neptuna, Długi Targ, 80-833 Gdańsk, Poland54.348544999999987 18.65322949999995228.826510499999987 -22.655364500000047 79.870579499999991 59.961823499999952tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-65163352419861088172015-04-12T00:16:00.001+02:002015-04-12T23:26:28.312+02:00Marine Station<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am so exited I can barely contain myself. I was very fortunate to take part in Instameet in Gdynia. We were visiting soon to be open Museum of Emigration. It goes without saying that I was more than happy with the whole tour. Mostly it is due to Mr. Marcin, who was our tour guide.<br />
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I can admit that I am not familiar with history of Gdynia, or it's - too see places. But whenever I ask any Gdynia native what there is to see in Gdynia, I don't get any more info than what I know already (sometimes even less).<br />
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We got nice warm up walk with quite few "details" that I'll share with you later. But everybody knew that the museum was the real deal. I'll just add that this was my first InstaMeet, so I had no idea what to expect. I will also say that till last week I had no knowledge whatsoever of Museum of Emigration. Open or not.<br />
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The museum is based in a station, that was in use between 1933 and 1987. Silly of me, but brave to admit that the whole time of the tour I thought it was a train station. I had it all figured out. Since it was the emigration museum and a station I figured it was used during WWII to ship people out of danger. The idea I had was that people where brought by trains to the station and then put on ships to emigrate. I was wrong there. My imagination fails me so often!<br />
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The museum is set to be open in early summer, so since they aren't quite ready we didn't see any exhibits. That didn't bother me. The building itself is a gem. They restored the original building that was open on 8th of December 1933. The building was enriched with beautiful glass that adds so much to experience and it is consistent throughout the building. You have the sleeve that is mirrors what is was there before (which was a fully working sleeve). Clever use of glass gives you so many reflections and angles. I was amazed. Truly.<br />
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I promise you, I will get all the facts about the actual station by the time it's open. But for now I can't get over how it was restored and made into such a gem. I'll say people of Gdynia start spreading the word that such beauty is around the corner. The museum is very close to main town, but to get there one has to go through industrial area, also big surprise that such terrain still exist so close to main town. You even get a feeling of village-like life. I would live there if I could.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com2Polska 1, Gdynia, Poland54.5330774 18.54802119999999454.5329344 18.547706199999993 54.533220400000005 18.548336199999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-73499960500608194232015-04-10T23:47:00.000+02:002015-04-10T23:47:24.781+02:00Grzëpa Pachôłka<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What goes below the surface of earth must come above the ground as well, or something like that :) Since I went below, it was time to go above. No better way that go to amazing view point.<br />
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Grzëpa Pachôłka is a Kashubian for Bollard Hill. Peculiar name, if you ask me. I never analysed it before. I always thought of it as a name that doesn't translate, like Jennifer or Tom.<br />
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First time I came across this lovely hill was when few years back my parents thought I needed exercise. One weekend they decided they will take me hiking, the goal was the top of the mountain. Boy that was a hike! Few times I thought I am having heart attack, numerous time I hopes I twist my ankle so I don't have to complete the hike. My parents didn't seem to have such problems. Does that mean I am not fit??? Naaah.....<br />
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You shouldn't then be surprised that I was preparing mentally to climb the hill over a week. Finally I gathered enough courage. I remembered too well from previous time the branch grabbing, the panic when faced almost flat surface that I was supposed to climbed over. Imagine my surprise when I saw stairs ! with handrail (?) and occasional benches! This is not how I remembered this hill. I say, well done!<br />
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The hill first was known as Pacholkenberg, that was in 1734. Between 1797 and 1945 the hill was called Carlsberg or Karlsberg, that essentially means Carl's Hill (lucky Carl, right? :) At one point the hill was managed by Cistercians, who converted the hill into some kind of a garden, they also build a view tower. Nice!<br />
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However I think it adds to the experience. Also it makes almost impossible to take still picture of the view up there, so the memories will be pretty much stored in one's mind than on photographic film.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com0Oliwa, Gdańsk, Poland54.411654910722596 18.55073508459463554.409344910722595 18.545692584594637 54.4139649107226 18.555777584594633tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-25663230324583027022015-04-02T00:02:00.000+02:002015-04-02T00:02:25.668+02:00The Golden Gate of Gdansk<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have been to the Green Gate of Gdansk. So it is only natural that I decided it's time for another gate of Gdansk :) The Golden Gate of Gdansk.<br />
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To be frank, I could have done both of them at same time as even at low pace it would take max 20 minutes to walk from one to the other. I however am well known for not making things easy for myself, so I had to keep to my standards :)<br />
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To be honest, as a child I always confused these two gates. I could never remember which one is which. Now, it just seems foolish to me, as they don't look alike at all. My only excuse can be that as child I was more interested in what was happening on the street. The colorful displays and beautiful smells of sweets distracted me.<br />
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Lets start by saying that Golden Gate isn't really made of gold (no surprise there, right? :) and that wasn't it's name to start with. The gate marks the beginning of Long Street, and is a part of so-called "Royal Route". The original name of the gate was "Long-street Gate" or if you prefer Langgasser Tor (original German name). The current name apparently has absolutely nothing to do with the history of the gate, somebody probably called the gate golden couple of centuries ago, and it stuck :).<br />
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The gate was built in 1612 by Abraham van den Block as a replacement of a Gothic gate that was there before (I'm sorry, no kings of queens here). Alike the Green Gate, the Golden Gate's style is Netherlands Mannerism. Unlike the Green Gate, it only has three arcades (one main and two side once).<br />
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Without a doubt in my mind my favorite part of the gate are decorations, that I never paid any attention until now. As it turns out there are 8 statues on top of the building, 4 on each side (but that I am sure you can see :). The statues on the west side of the building (opposite of the Long Street) were supposed to symbolize the desires townspeople: Pax (Peace), Libertas (Liberty), Fortuna (Happiness), and Fame (Fame). On the opposite side of the building statues were representing civic virtues allegories: Concordia (Harmony), Iustitia (Righteousness), Pietas (Godliness) and Prudentia (Prudence).</div>
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Also I really like the message of inscriptions carved into the walls. The first one is in german: "ES MVSSE WOL GEHEN DENEN DIE DICH LIEBEN ES MVSSE FRIEDE SEIN INWENDIG IN DEINEN MAVREN VND GLVCK IN DEINEN PALASTEN". It's a quotation from bible and it translates to more - less : "Let thrive those who love you. May peace be in your walls, and prosperity within thy palaces".</div>
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Second citation is in latin: "Concordia res publicæ parvæ crescunt - discordia magnæ concidunt".Which means: "With the consent small republics grow - with disagreements big fall". I can hardly imagine better quotation to be inscripted.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com4Śródmieście, Gdańsk, Poland54.349723695713671 18.64788115024566754.349579195713673 18.647566150245666 54.349868195713668 18.648196150245667tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-77560003975706643662015-03-26T21:15:00.001+01:002015-03-27T18:14:16.732+01:00Maritime Academy of Gdynia <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sometimes it seems to me I should just abandon the idea of making any plans at all, as especially recently none of them came to life. Yes, again my planned post needs to be postponed. Instead I'm going to write, to my surprise, about a place I never thought I would.<br />
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As my work took me to Gdynia. I was told I can write about Maritime Academy of Gdynia, so I was like " oh okay". But inside I was thinking "what could be cool about a school". Nevertheless I begun research about the history of the school. As it turns out, the history isn't long, but still quite colorful.</div>
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17 days after first World War finished marshal Pilsudski ordered the formation of Polish Navy. As a result not only the Navy was formed, but also 1,5 years later maritime college was opened. It was first collage of that kind in newly formed Poland. The school was based in Tczew, a town located about hour drive from Gdynia.</div>
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Since this was the first maritime school in Poland there was not terminology developed to describe processes that take place on the ships, or elements of ships. Coming up with all the vocabulary was up to newly recruited academic faculty. Then and there a publishing house was established, and first books in polish of naval themes were published. Fist book was published in June 1927 by the title of "Budowa okretu" ("Ship Construction").</div>
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The school was moved to Gdynia in 1930 and by that time it was promoted to a higher education institution. The maritime college was housed in building that was specially made for that purpose. Unfortunately happy days didn't last long, as the II WW began. The school was made into an emergency hospital and most of the faculty and students volunteered to join the army in war.</div>
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Surprisingly the National maritime college was the only school that operated during the war. Within the time of the war 300 students graduated. Of course it was impossible to conduct lessons in in war-torn Poland, the school's temporary headquarters were in Southampton, England and Buckie, Scotland.</div>
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Since the end of the war the school lived through few name changes and granted permissions. Since opening its doors to first students it became full-blown higher education facility that educates at four faculties. I visited Tradition Hall (open since 1978) located in the main building of Maritime Academy, where I was able to find out about the interesting history of the school and see for myself part of its tradition locked in pictures, flags, first edition books and souvenirs collected on round-the-world journeys.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com4Akademia Morska, Morska, 81-225 Gdynia, Poland54.5263664 18.51064080000003329.0043319 -22.797953199999967 80.0484009 59.819234800000032tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-12956194570950375552015-03-18T23:59:00.001+01:002015-03-18T23:59:53.202+01:00Green Gate of Gdansk<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So, today we are visiting Green Gate. To tell you the truth, no-one really knows why it is called Green Gate. Some speculate the name comes from the color of window glass, or wooden gate. However most probable is that the name comes from the color of stone used as a building material.<br />
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The Green Gate comes at the end of Long Market and it is situated by Motlawa river. From this point you can stroll by the river on the Motlawa Long Embankment, or go around Granary Island.<br />
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One thing is certain, the gate was build in 1564 -1568 by Ragnier from Amsterdam and Hans Kramer from Dresden. The gate is kept in Netherlands Mannerism style. Originally this is the starting point of Royal Route, which is known now as Long Market (Dlugi Targ) and Long Lane (ulica Dluga).<br />
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Some people think that the gate was build for royal family. This isn't entirely true. Primarily the building was used as public space, where various celebrations took place. Also city guards and nightwatchman stationed there. On 9th of February 1570 a transfer ceremony was held, when the building was handed to Polish royal family. Unfortunately no royal member of Polish monarchs ever stayed in the Green Gate (except future wife of Polish king - Marie Louise Gonzaga, who stayed in the gate a little over a week).<br />
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The gate originally had only three arcades, the forth one was build in 1883. Of course it was richly decorated, with statues, busts and crests. Novelty of the building are the bricks that were used to build it. The bricks are of smaller that normal size, that were brought from Amsterdam in ships as ballast.<br />
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Nowadays it is a house for exhibitions held by National Museum and street musicians. Almost always when strolling in the area, you can stumble upon musicians playing in one of the arcades. Therefore today I had a pleasure of taking pictures to sweet sound of Lord of the Ring track, performed by some kind of violin and guitar combo. I can't say it was unpleasant :)<br />
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Och, one more thing. Originally the building was heavily decorated with statues and other carvings. I read that there were 7 crests (of Gdansk, Poland, Royal Prussia and Hohenzollern Dynasty) also 20 figures at the tops, 4 busts in cartouches, 4 busts in tondos and 12 heads over tondos. If you find yourself having a stroll by the Green Gate, check if they are still there.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com0Zielona Brama, Długi Targ 24, Gdańsk, Poland54.347886300000013 18.65575169999999628.825851800000013 -22.652842300000003 79.869920800000017 59.964345699999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-74129022843875873202015-03-13T21:50:00.000+01:002015-03-13T21:50:53.669+01:00Go Bunkers, really Bunkers!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I know I did go bunkers already. But to be frank, it was a very brief visit. I was rushed by my companion, who was rushed by unexpected guests, who turned out weren't unexpected at all, but just forgotten :)<br />
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As we power-walked around the bunkers, I peeked through entrance holes. I am a wuss in nature, so I can pretend all I like that I didn't explore the underground, because there wasn't much time. The truth is, even if I had all the time in the world, I wouldn't go in.<br />
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So when I came across information about organised walk through soon-to-be-demolished bunkers, I was all in and very exited. Luckily for me I managed to pass my exitement to few other people that decided to tag along :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here comes the light, go towards it</td></tr>
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I expected a guide, who will walk a group of 50-something people around, like when you sightsee a city with a guide, or a museum, or a castle. I imagined that as we walk though bunkers with the guide, I will be told so much about the place that I could imagine soldiers being there as we toured.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closed off exit, trapped???</td></tr>
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Well, there was none of that going on. As it turned out, it was a group of friends and enthusiasts, who sightsee bunkers together. So, unfortunately I did not find out anything new about the history of the buildings, or what there were used for. Despite that it was worth going. First of all we saw all the bunkers in the area (the ones still hidden in forest too). As it turns out half of them were hidden.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bathroom :)</td></tr>
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Another plus, and a huge one, is that with all these people and their powerful flashlights and no fear of any kind, we decided to dive in. At first very hesitant (all we were equipped with were phone flashlights, that comparing with our new friends torches were like candlelight).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Candle-lit picture</td></tr>
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First bunker and surprise already. I thought there will be a small room (let's call it multipurpose room), but behind that room, there was a corridor linking other rooms. It was quite big. It took about 10 minutes (that felt like half an hour) to look in every room, I was getting scared I won't find the way back. When we resurfaced I was very grateful for the sun.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lovely forest</td></tr>
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As "the tour" progressed we become more relaxed underground, as much so that all my companions scattered around exploring new spaces on their own. Added bonus was a gorgeous weather and beautiful forest, even this time of the year.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Transformer room, aka. Common-room</td></tr>
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Despite of lack of concrete information about the bunkers, I did find out that some of them were build in c.a. 1900 and were used by German army in war. I also know now were the transformer room is (that information I obtained when sightseeing said room. I suggested to my fellow companions that it was common-room, as it was quite big. To that suggestion one enthusiast enlightened me that it was not. Also I found that what I thought to be a broken lamp, was in fact a powering source).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See you underground :)</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com2Stogi, Gdańsk, Poland54.383598736494719 18.7075522482177854.378975236494718 18.69746724821778 54.38822223649472 18.71763724821778tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-1212271017353363672015-03-08T21:35:00.000+01:002015-03-08T21:35:31.905+01:00Gdynia Downtown Beach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panorama of Gdynia Downtown Beach</td></tr>
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Today was a beautiful day. And that is even an understatement. A true spring day, the sun was shining bright, warm wind was blowing gently and there wasn't a single cloud on the sky. Naturally I decided I must go to the beach, the only question in mind was which one :) Since I haven't been to Gdynia in a while, I decided to go there.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous beach, Gdynia</td></tr>
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Gdynia Downtown Beach is one of the busiest beaches in Gdynia. Not only it is close to the city centre and seaside boulevard, it is also close to Kosciuszki square (where are all the bars, cafes, restaurants and ships :).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ship masts in the sun, Gdynia</td></tr>
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This beach is one of the few that has all the amenities that a beach should have: showers, toilets, changing rooms, medical station and sunbeds rental. The beach is also life guarded in the season. There are also volleyball station to use freely.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Volleyball field at Gdynia Downtown Beach </td></tr>
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There is also a playground for children, so if you are bored of running after your kid, who is trying to build a sand castle, or find a perfect seashell, you can just stick him in a swing and both of you will be happy :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lovely day at Gdynia Downtown Beach</td></tr>
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Gdynia Downtown Beach also seen its share of great events too. Every year it hosts a concert that attracts thousand of people, called Cudawianki (Wonders Wreaths) that celebrates the end of school year, and more importantly, the beginning of summer. This beach also hosted RedBull Air Race in 2014.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shiny waves at Gdynia Downtown Beach</td></tr>
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But the thing I get most jealous about is the students of Maritime Academy of Gdynia, who get to live by that beach. How, you ask? Pretty easy, as there are student dorms located, I'd say literally on the beach, but it might be about 2 minutes walk. Not only the dorms are are close to the beach, most of the rooms comes with stunning sea views, that would cause your jaw to drop to the floor. And who says that being a student is tough?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Student dorms, Gdynia Downtown Beach</td></tr>
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To sum up. If you are looking for a place to tan in peace, maybe read a book in quite, do not go to Gdynia Downtown Beach. However if you like vibrant places with plenty and more to do, this is definitely place for you. So, have fun!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panorama of Gdynia Downtown Beach, take 2 :)</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com2Gdynia, Polska54.515753852044945 18.55053656616212354.513449352044944 18.545494066162124 54.518058352044946 18.555579066162121tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-7114668037211338312015-03-01T23:01:00.000+01:002015-03-02T20:03:46.158+01:00Go Bunkers :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remains of battery </td></tr>
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This time I decided to go see bunkers. I decided to go after I read an article on local website that urged to go see the bunkers, because they will be demolished soon. I felt the time urged so I decided to go see the bunkers on the weekend. I also got exited because I didn't know there were so many of them. Well, I knew there were few bunkers around Westerplatte and I knew there are bunkers all around TriCity, but I always thought of them as bomb shelters.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">25</span> <span class="hps">firing position</span> <span class="hps">Permanent</span> <span class="hps">Artillery Battery</span><span class="">, and the ship.</span></span></td></tr>
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The day was lovely, sun came out and it was so inviting to go and do stuff outside. Unfortunately when I got around the sun disappeared. As I was preparing for the short trip I begin worrying: what if I don't find the bunkers? what if I get arrested? what if they are already demolished? what if is dangerous there? I read in the article that the bunkers are located in the port area that is under surveillance of Port Guards. Since that area is considered "the border" trespassing isn't allowed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camouflaged bunker</td></tr>
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As always I was accompanied by somebody, who wasn't the least thrilled to tag along :) As we were driving I was wondering if we are going the right way, but as we got of the main road there wasn't much choice of direction except straight forward :) When we drove of the wooded area I got surprised by a humongous ship, that seemed to come out of nowhere, then I noticed the bunkers :)<br />
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Since the port is expanding and a new terminal will be build on the ground were the bunkers are, the preparations have begun, therefore all the trees were cut (most of the fortification bunkers are hidden in the forest that surround the beaches).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Replacement</span> <span class="hps">fire control</span> <span class="hps">point</span> <span class="hps"></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">BAS</span> <span class="hps"></span></span>25</span><span class="">.</span></span></td></tr>
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I seems that the fortifications come from after II WW, when it was decided that it was necessary to rebuild Gdansk coast defence, but haven't been looked after since the '70. However I looks like these bunkers aren't the first ones build in the area and fortifications were built there before I WW.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remains of bunkers in Gdansk bay area </td></tr>
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It is sad that part of the history is being destroyed, but in defence of that I say that the fortifications are in poor shape, also they never actually were used in defence. Also I have learnt that there is something called Coastal Fortifications Trail. It is best to follow the trail by bike, since it is quite a distance. I hope I will conquer it when spring comes :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coastal Fortifications Trail; source: trojmiasto.pl</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com2Stogi, Gdańsk, Polska54.3843394835121 18.70463848773806654.3831834835121 18.702116987738066 54.3854954835121 18.707159987738066tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-6283727641695189732015-02-20T00:16:00.000+01:002015-02-20T00:16:24.825+01:00The Teutonic Knights Castle of Gdansk<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Teutonic Knights Castle of Gdansk Panorama</td></tr>
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So I got inspired by one post of my new friends of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gdanskhistoryczny/">Gdańsk, Danzig, Gdansk, Freie Stadt Danzig</a>. So inspired that I immediately wanted act on my inspiration. You can certainly guess that the post was about Teutonic Knights castle of Gdansk.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Swan Tower" post Teutonic</td></tr>
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Wow, I thought, Gdansk finally is going to be one of the cities that have castles. I mean, nowadays cities can get anything: skyscrapers, shopping malls, even lakes,but not castles. Like the old medieval ones. I am sure you understand how exiting it was, Gdansk would advance in city ranks for sure.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fortification Wall, Gdansk</td></tr>
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The good news is that not all cities of the world had Teutonic Knights castle within the city limits. The bad news is that all that is left of Teutonic Knights castle is a tower and a little wall. I say, better this than nothing :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mighty Teutonic Tower :)</td></tr>
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The history of Teutonic Knights Castle is quite rich and starts in X century, with wooden castle which didn't belong to Teutonic Knights at all. Well, calling it castle is a little of overstatement. It was more like a fortified manor house. In XII century, as a celebration of Pomerelia joining Poland, two brick structures where added: a church and a tower (that beside serving defence purposes, was also used by prince and his family as their private quarters when they came to visit).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This isn't Teutonic wall, but we can pretend it is:) right?</td></tr>
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So, how the Teutonic Knights did take over the castle? In 1308 Gdansk was attacked by Brandenburg Margraves and since Gdansk couldn't fight them off, they hired help: the Teutonic Knights.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panorama of former grounds of the Teutonic Knights Castle in Gdansk</td></tr>
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The Teutonic Knights did fight the other army off, but they didn't leave. Instead they took over the castle, and started adding buildings and fortifications. When they finished the upper castle consisted of: infirmary, kitchen with chamber, the commander chamber, bath house, cellar, armory, dormitories, church with library, chapter house, refectory, and a bakery.</div>
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The word consisted of: woodshed, granaries, grindery, cloakroom attendant storerooms, forge, workshops, stables. All of it was of course surrounded by curtain, donjon, towers. They were fully equipped too. From registry we know they stored, among others, crossbows, bolts, bombard, saltpeter and of course helmets and other armour and weapons.</div>
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Not only did they have the "state of the art" castle. The fact of Gdansk being the hub of transport and trade, made this Teutonic Knights Castle one of the richest and most influential. </div>
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The rule of Teutonic Knights in Gdansk came to an end in XV century. The clever people of Gdansk then proceeded to demolish some of the fortification, and then rebuilding it back (like the only tower that still remains to this day). </div>
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Unfortunately nobody knows how the castle really looked like. The only painting that portraying the castle was destroyed in WWII. Thanks a lot!</div>
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There you have it, the one and only mysterious castle that, well still exists within the city. The most obvious is the tower, and piece of curtain. I read that some pieces of fortification are still embedded in walls of nearby restaurant, and also remember that hotel by the tower is build on foundations of the castle.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261358304864118542noreply@blogger.com2Śródmieście, Gdańsk, Poland54.3531443902166 18.65799597672116854.352565890216596 18.656735476721167 54.3537228902166 18.659256476721168tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804312984655600135.post-14742125024760643592015-02-10T21:55:00.000+01:002015-02-10T21:55:49.438+01:00Winter in the City - TriCity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the way to Ski Land :)</td></tr>
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Long time, no see :-) Unfortunately I have experienced close encounter with not one, but two dental surgeons. As a result, I am growing bruise on my cheek and haven't had any solid food for a week :( Only comfort I have at the moment is that I can catch up with my ice cream eating :-) My biggest worry is that this Thursday is Fat Thursday and i won't be able to eat donuts.<br />
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Anyhow, back when I looked like myself I wanted to explore more winter activities that you can enjoy in, or around TriCity. As I wanted to get out of the city I decided I will go skiing. Actually I decided I am going skiing about 2 months ago. It just took that long to moan somebody into coming with me. Fortunately volunteer was found before all the snow melted.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter landscape, what else would you need?</td></tr>
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There are few ski slopes around TiriCity, with the closest being around half hour drive to about hour. (there is one ski slope in TriCity, more specifically in Sopot, but due to TriCity microclimate, might be closed if winter is not very wintery :) All of the ski slopes offer ski rental, tutoring and i am pretty sure all of them have bar or some kind of facility to eat in. Also, some have more than one slope and are artificially snowed, but all of them have some sort of skilift.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter branches</td></tr>
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I choose to go to the closest one, not only because it is closest, but also because it seemed to be the least crowded. I did brag how I skied when I was a child in order to find somebody to come with. But truth to be told I had skis on one time in my life before and was skiing on a hillock so small that you wouldn't know that it was a hillock if you weren't told. However I didn't expect it to be any difficult, after watching all the winter adds where everybody is a professional skier, even cartoon characters. I was convinced is easy as pie.<br />
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It is nice to get out of town once in a while, especially in winters. TriCity has a special microclimate. Everywhere around is winter, but in TriCity is autumn, or if we are lucky - spring :-) so I really enjoyed the drive and the views. However when I got to the ski slope my heart stopped and I was ready to run back home, and if it wasn't for my pride I would. The slope looked much steeper and higher than on their website, it was also much busier than I expected.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ski slope from the bottom</td></tr>
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Let's just say that I turned out to be the best at putting shoes on and off, the other stuff - not so much. Just to get to skilift I had to use help of everybody and everything around me: fellow skier, their ski poles, wooden fence, workers, plastic fence. At one point I wished i could crawl. And all of that before I even got to the top of the slope.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ski slope - the middle</td></tr>
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Once I got to the top I was even more scared. It was much higher that I thought it would be. As I proceeded down I almost skied of the slope path into a ditch, also whenever I wanted to stop I was only gaining speed. The only way I figured out how to stop was to throw myself on the ground.<br />
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As a result after 20 min of me trying ski I started to feel as if I went swimming not skiing. Not only all my cloths were wet. I had wet hair and was getting wrinkled skin of my fingers from constant water. I can truthfully say that 5-year-old skis better than me. After making that observation you cannot wonder that after one downhill ride I was done and ready to go home.<br />
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Funny enough, when that trip convinced me I am clearly not made for skiing, everyone wants to go skiing :-) Go figure!<br />
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