Fun facts about Gdańsk
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The name of Gdańsk was most likely derived from the river Gdania, known today as Motława.
Gdańsk
Poland
Gdańsk is a city on the Baltic coast of northern Poland, and the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. With a population of 486,492, it is Poland's sixth-largest city and its major seaport.
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The oldest evidence of a settlement in Gdańsk dates back to the Bronze Age.
Gdańsk
Poland
Gdańsk is a city on the Baltic coast of northern Poland, and the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. With a population of 486,492, it is Poland's sixth-largest city and its major seaport.
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Gdańsk is divided into two main parts: Górny Taras (Upper Terrace) and Dolny Taras (Lower Terrace).
Gdańsk
Poland
Gdańsk is a city on the Baltic coast of northern Poland, and the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. With a population of 486,492, it is Poland's sixth-largest city and its major seaport.
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In 1871, Danzig became the first city in Continental Europe to establish a sewer system with wastewater treatment.
Gdańsk
Poland
Gdańsk is a city on the Baltic coast of northern Poland, and the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. With a population of 486,492, it is Poland's sixth-largest city and its major seaport.
From the “History” section
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Gdańsk was awarded the Princess of Asturias Award in 2019 for its sensitivity to solidarity and human rights.
Gdańsk
Poland
Gdańsk is a city on the Baltic coast of northern Poland, and the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. With a population of 486,492, it is Poland's sixth-largest city and its major seaport.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0