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Hall built between 1935-1938 according to the design by Reychman and Muller, constitutes a complex consisting of a fruit and vegetable hall, a meat hall, and a fish hall. An undisputed characteristic element of this ensemble is the arched hall, consisting of nine impressive girders with a height of 18 meters and a span of 35 meters.
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Stone Mountain, rising to 52 meters above sea level is a great vantage point and viewing. From this point on should start with every trip to end up here too. On the day the horizon is very broad, and in the evening thousands of lights of the city and the port have a lasting impression. Is an impressive sight indeed. On the right as the eye could see the sea. On clear days you can see from the Hel peninsula lighthouse and cottage settlements away from this place about 20 kilometers. In front of it is north to Kepa Oksywska rises and before it in the valley of the port in all its glory. To the left stretches into the distance wide valley - by rating some probably Pradolina Vistula, and the range of hills extending far to the north and south. In the back behind us - stone mountain, and further south Kepa Redłowska.The whole harbor and the greater part of Gdynia positioned himself in the valley between the sea and the hills. Some areas in the city climbed the hills. Drawing on history, on the basis of numerous excavations - plugs and box graves - were settlements in the area ranging from 2 to 3000 years ago. This way, the trail passes as indicated by the amber amber found in the tombs, shell dishes, ornaments and coins.
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The combat shelter for a machine gun and an anti-tank gun at the main position of the Jastarnia Resistance Center was a solid defensive structure. Construction work began on May 15, 1939, originally planned to be completed by September 15, 1939. However, due to the outbreak of World War II, finishing works continued until the capitulation of the Fortified Region of Hel. Due to difficulties in camouflage arising from its location, the shelter was reinforced with external walls ranging from 125 to 330 cm in thickness. Additionally, 25 mm thick armor plates were applied to the walls, significantly increasing its resistance. The shelter's armament included two heavy machine guns. One of them was placed in an armored dome, allowing for firing in the frontal sector, targeting objectives on the beach and dunes. Three firing ports enabled effective use of the weaponry. The second heavy machine gun was intended for firing in the direction of the sea. Despite plans to equip the facility with an armored dome with a 37 mm anti-tank gun, it was not delivered to Hel before the outbreak of the war.
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Heavy fighting shelter, designed for machine guns. The construction of the shelter launched on 15 May 1939 and by the outbreak of World War II, he received combat readiness, but the finishing work lasted until the capitulation of Hel Fortified Zone. The thickness of external walls: 100-180 cm. The thickness of armor in the walls of 25-120 mm. Thickness of 180 mm tank dome. Arming the shelter consisted of two HMG-s. One was placed in the dome of the tank, with the possibility of fire for three shooting. Range allowed to support neighboring shelters, "Sabala" and "vulture". The second was intended for machine guns firing oblique along the dirt road. In addition, the defense could be carried out by four shooting ranges used for firing light machine guns. The entrance to the building was defended by two internal shooting. During the night the enemy action dunes were lit by flares fired from rocket launchers by a special and armored searchlight illuminated the path hidden in a recess in the side wall. In addition to space warfare facility were: the crew quarters, storage, toilet, engine (diesel generators, air filters and akumulatorownia. To protect against chemical weapons were kept in the shelter hypertension.
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The building designed by architect Flemish Antoni van Obergen, who came to Gdansk in 1586, the Dutch Mannerist style. One of the most valuable monuments of Gdansk, the characteristic silhouette of the building is an important accent in the landscape of the Old Town.The most valuable work of art, sculpture is the main portal, integrated into the facade, entirely genuine. On the arc site is located in the axis of the Polish eagle emblem on the chest of the Vasa, flanked Gdansk and crest emblem of Royal Prussia.
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The most important entrance gate to Gdańsk was originally located between the city's modern fortifications, which were designed by Hans Kramer and built between 1571 and 1576. It was through this gate that Polish kings always entered Gdańsk. The construction of the gate was finally completed in 1588, making King Sigismund III Vasa the first Polish king to see it.The gate was designed in the spirit of the Renaissance style by Wilhelm van den Blocke, who also gave it its beautiful stone decorations. The massive form of the structure was inspired by the city gates of Antwerp, which were based on Italian designs. The gate features three openings: the largest in the center for vehicular traffic and two smaller ones on the sides for pedestrians. The entrance and passageways are flanked by double pilasters with Tuscan capitals. The entire level is adorned with rustication featuring deeply carved plant motifs.An interesting element is the upper part of the structure, the attic, which is disproportionately high. There is a structural reason for this design; the attic housed the portcullis, which protected the entrance to the city. The main decoration of the attic is the so-called heraldic triad: above the main entrance is the coat of arms of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth supported by two angels, to the right is the coat of arms of Gdańsk supported by two lions, and to the left is the coat of arms of Royal Prussia supported by two unicorns. The entire structure is crowned by four lions guarding the entrance to the city.At the end of the pilasters, there are three Latin inscriptions, reflecting the then-fashionable trend of placing maxims about justice, piety, peace, freedom, and harmony:The first inscription: "Sapientissime fiunt quae pro Republica fiunt" – "The wisest acts are those done for the Republic."The second inscription: "Iustitia et Pietas duo sunt Regnorum omnium Fundamenta" – "Justice and piety are the two foundations of all kingdoms." Interestingly, if you read only the highlighted bottom line, it reads: "Rum omnium Fundamenta," which can be translated as "Rum is the foundation of everything." This is considered a typical example of Gdańsk humor of that time.The third inscription: "Civitatibus haec optanda bona maxime Pax Libertas et Concordia" – "The greatest goods desired for states are peace, liberty, and harmony."
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Fore history began in 1379, when, with the development of firearms was decided to strengthen the defense of Dlugouliczna gates leading to the main road of the city. The resulting massive tower with thick walls 5 meters from the gate Dlugouliczna shared her moat. The work of the master builder of the town led Henryk Ungeradin. With the expansion of Gdansk fortifications, it was decided to dig a moat in front of the next outer grain tower. The tower was raised to three stories of brick and of a newly created moat bridge was built, it was surrounded by a high wall which is crowned by battlements. Most ended with the passage wall and flanking it with two cylindrical towers.The tower was increased systematically in order to have a better overview on the outskirts of the complex. In the year 1506-1509 master Heinrich Hetzel raised her still visible faults. The whole was topped with a hipped roof, and the corners were set lofty towers. Turrets and roof were destroyed during the Gdańsk dispute with the newly elected Polish King Stefan Batory in 1577.With the development of military art arose in the sixteenth modern fortifications Gdansk, the band lost their medieval fore defensive function for the upland and gates were built with her bastion fortification. In 1586, Gateway has become a prison, said entrance wall was demolished and in its place stood a building where the executioner, and officiated his room had a judicial chamber. Remodeling complex, led by Antoni van Obberghen. Total given features modern, tops decorated with sculptures of Wilhelm van der Meer, the look was achieved entirely visible today.
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Brotherhood of St. George's Manor was the seat of the most distinguished people of the city, with its own coat of arms, who wanted to live like knights. The aim was to cultivate the habits of the brotherhood and the ideals of chivalry.Brotherhood first meeting took place in Arthur's Court, then decided to build its own headquarters. Site selection was not random, in this place before shooting competitions were organized and taught in fencing. The building was constructed in 1494 in Gothic style, designed by John Glothaua. The basement housed the shooting range to archers and archery equipment store. On the first floor meeting room situated brotherhood, to celebrate important events, feasts and theatrical performance. in 1566 the dome crowning the building set statue of St. George killing the dragon. Brotherhood resolve its activities in 1798, the building became the property of the city. On the ground floor established military guard was placed on the floor of the school of fine arts. In the late nineteenth century building restored to its original appearance.
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The Golden Gate was the site of a Gothic Gate Długouliczna of the fourteenth century. The compound was built in the years 1612-1614, designed by Abraham van den Block and managed by Jan Strakowski. Golden Gate is an example of the richest period in the art of Gdansk and the proof of the openness of Gdańsk on contemporary developments in the construction industry. It was built by the Dutch and Italian models.The facade is divided into two levels, the bottom in which there are three entrances and upper decorated by four large windows. Both floors are decorated with rich ornaments, art, framed with columns supporting cornices levels. On both sides of the door are inscriptions, from the zachdniej quotation from Psalm 122: "Let them thrive, those who you love. May peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palaces. "And from the side of Long Street, a small republic grow Consent - disagreement great fall".The whole is crowned by a stone balustraded parapet, and at the ends of the columns are eight statues, four on each side, carved by the artist Hans Ringering Gdansk. From the side of Long Street symbolize the virtues of citizenship, from left to right order: Prudentia ("Consideration"), Pietas ("Piety"), for Justice ("Justice") ', and Concordia ("Agreement"). And from the west symbolize aspirations Gdańsk, from left: Pax ("Peace"), Libertas ("Freedom"), Fortuna ("Happiness") and Fama ("Fame").
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The Gate, known as the Green Gate, closes off the Long Market and was erected as a residence for Polish kings. Its construction took place between 1564-1568, replacing the earlier Gothic Koga Gate. It was built by Regnier from Amsterdam and Hans Kramer from Dresden. The building's form, the first of its kind in Gdańsk, draws inspiration from Northern Mannerism, giving the city a unique architectural character for the years to come. Interestingly, during the construction of the gate, bricks of smaller dimensions, referred to as "Dutch bricks" due to being imported as ballast on ships from Amsterdam, were used. Despite its original purpose, the Green Gate never served as a residence for Polish monarchs. It only briefly hosted Maria Ludwika Gonzaga, the wife of Władysław IV, and later Jan Kazimierz. In subsequent years, it served various functions – initially as the seat of the Gdańsk Naturalists Society, later relocated to the Naturalists' House. The gate initially had three passages, with a fourth added in the 19th century. Above the original passages, the coats of arms of Poland, Royal Prussia, and Gdańsk were placed. Above the passage added in 1868 is the Prussian coat of arms. Currently, the palace serves as one of the branches of the National Museum in Gdańsk.
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Sopots Jews initially fell under the jurisdiction of the Wejherowo community, where they also attended the synagogue. After the establishment of the Synagogue Community in the Gdansk region, land for a cemetery and synagogue in Sopot was purchased in 1913. Burials began here after the First World War and were discontinued in 1939. After the war, followers of the Jewish faith were buried in the municipal cemetery. The Jewish cemetery was listed as a historic monument of Sopot. In the middle of the cemetery, there is an impressive plaque with an inscription in the Hebrew language.
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Edward Herbst began working in the factory of Karol Scheibler in 1869. Within a few years he climbed the career ladder and in 1874 he was managing director of the whole enterprise, and after the marriage of the eldest daughter Matilda Scheibler, he became co-owner of the factory. After his death in 1881, Karol Scheibler, Edward Herbst, along with the heirs of Scheibler, Charles and his sons and son-Adolf Georg von Kramst, formed a joint stock company, the general manager - Edward Herbst. He was a patron of the "Journal of Lodz" who in 1885 bought a printing press. He was also president of many years of Commercial Bank in Lodz. The last years of his life in Sopot, where he died on 6 June 1921.Beautiful neo-Gothic chapel mausoleum was built in 1921 .. Note the buttresses terminated bioniowane pinnacles. Entrance is adorned with tracery winperga completed, the tympanum of the epitaph is supported on three columns in the Doric style.
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Architecturally interesting chapel "Stella Maris" stands on the ancient crossroads on the old course to the village of Great Kack. Built in 1928 of artificial stone for granite foundation of blows has the shape of an open rotunda. Between the clearances are four columns with Corinthian heads on pedestals from which placed kneeling angels. On the frieze facing the road fork is written: Ave Maris Stella (Star of the Sea Welcome). Inside the vault kloszowym Madonna and Child is made ​​of terracotta in the company in Dusseldorf. Chapel was entered in the register of monuments of Sopot.
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On June 5, 1999, Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass at the Sopot Hippodrome at an altar designed by the renowned set designer Marian Kołodziej. The altar was composed of sculptures of crosses, saints, and chapels created by folk artists. One of them, 'The Holy Trinity' by Paweł Rybczyński, was later placed in the spot where the Pope entered the hippodrome. It depicts God holding the cross on which Jesus Christ suffers. At the foot of the cross, the words were engraved on a stone: "There is no solidarity without love." Sopot residents call this place the Pope's garden.
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Dating back to the second half of the eighteenth century, the building is one of the most valuable monuments of Sopot. It was created in the pre-partition era when Sopot was the property of the Polish aristocratic families. Located on the tree-lined edge of the escarpment Sopot - Sopot picturesque cliff that separates the upper from the lower. it is a storied brick building with the rectangle with two alcoves dostawionymi the shorter sides, covered with a hipped roof, ceramic tile lined Dutch. Retain its two cylindrical stoves, double doors, stucco decorations and from the nineteenth century furniture. Since 1974 manor house is owned by the Friends of Sopot. In one of the four exhibition halls arranged permanent exhibition dedicated to the history of Sopot. Every Thursday at 18.00 in the mansion hosts concerts of chamber music. It occurs in one of many well-known professors and graduates of music academies in Gdansk, Krakow, Lodz, Warsaw, Bydgoszcz, as well as great musicians from abroad. Admission is free
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