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.

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.

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").

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.

The origins of the Artus Courts date back to the Middle Ages. The name derives from the legendary Celtic leader, King Arthur. For the people of that time, Arthur was the epitome of knightly virtues, and the Round Table, where he sat with his brave knights, symbolized equality and partnership.The name of the building, "curia regis Artus," meaning "royal court of Arthur," constructed in Gdańsk between 1348 and 1350, first appeared in 1357. A document from 1358 refers to it as "curia sancti Georgi," or "Court of St. George," and mentions other similar Baltic courts located in Toruń, Chełmno, Elbląg, Braniewo, Królewiec (Kaliningrad), Rewal, Riga, and Stralsund. The current grand burgher palace was built between 1477 and 1481 on the site of the original structure that burned down. The palace served as the seat of several brotherhoods that gathered the elite of Gdańsk—representatives of the patriciate and wealthy bourgeoisie. Craftsmen, tradesmen, and hired workers were strictly prohibited from entering. In the evenings, wealthy merchants and foreign guests gathered here, paying in advance for the beverages they consumed. The banquets were enlivened by performances by musicians, singers, tightrope walkers, and jugglers.The building's original Gothic facade was first rebuilt in 1552 in the Italian Renaissance style. The appearance of the facade from that time can be seen in the painting "The Apotheosis of Gdańsk Trade" by Izaak van den Blocke, located in the Main Town Hall. The current facade of the Artus Court, created by Abraham van den Blocke in 1617, depicts ancient heroes carved in stone: Scipio Africanus, Themistocles, Camillus, and Judas Maccabeus. Above them are allegorical sculptures of Justice and Strength, and the top is crowned with a statue of the goddess Fortuna. On the portal, the people of Gdańsk placed golden medallion portraits of the King of Poland, Sigismund III, and his son, Prince Władysław IV. The northern part of the palace facade has retained its Gothic character.

Looking at the development of the defensive structures of Gdańsk from the 14th to the 15th century, when Gdańsk, due to its significance in trade, began to emerge as one of the most important components of the economic and political life of Poland, the construction of the fortress in Wisłoujście became of paramount importance. The continuous growth in importance of this point within the overall defense system of Gdańsk can be traced back to its establishment, which dates back to at least the second half of the 14th century. It was during this time that a wooden blockhouse was installed at the mouth of the Vistula River into the Baltic Sea, where a formidable defensive complex still stands today.From then on, the significance of this complex would be shaped by three primary functions. The first function was to shield the city from threats coming from the sea, such as artillery and landing operations by naval fleets operating in the Gdańsk Bay. In this regard, Wisłoujście played a crucial role during the Swedish and Napoleonic wars. Thanks to Wisłoujście, Gdańsk was never caught off guard from the sea.The second function was to secure connections with the outside world. The role of Wisłoujście grew in importance as Gdańsk's economic significance as the main port of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth increased. A complete and effective blockade of the city was impossible without control of the Vistula's mouth.The third function was to create what was known as the "Head of Gdańsk," with a castle in Grabin and fortifications in Kiezmark, forming a broad outer defense perimeter that made it difficult for the enemy to directly attack the city, forcing them to disperse their forces in multiple directions. The utility of the entire system was particularly evident during the war between Gdańsk and King Stefan Batory and during the Swedish wars.Thanks to its military advantages, the fortifications of Wisłoujście were continually expanded and modernized. In 1562, a three-story fortification replaced the old wooden blockhouse, supplemented with additional casemates, blockhouses, and palisades. The next phase of expansion occurred at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries when a four-bastion fort was built according to the designs of the new Italian school of fortification.Further expansion and modernization of the fortress took place between 1624 and 1626, including the construction of earthworks to protect the masonry walls. This was closely tied to the development of artillery, for which walls without a thick layer of earth became insufficient protection.The fortress played a decisive role for the first time during the war between Gdańsk and Poland in 1577. Its significance repeated several times in Polish history, especially during the Swedish wars and the decline of the Polish state in the 18th century when, in 1734, Gdańsk was the only complex within the country capable of resisting foreign powers. During this period, Wisłoujście served as the base for French landing operations to aid King Stanisław Leszczyński, besieged by the Russians in Gdańsk.In 1806-1807, Gdańsk, along with Wisłoujście, no longer served the Polish cause. Wisłoujście became the launching point for Russian-Prussian attempts to relieve the city besieged by French-Polish forces under Marshal Lefebvre. Wisłoujście and the continuous line of fortifications reaching Holm became the primary focus of fierce battles, with Polish-French attacks and Prussian defenses, as holding or capturing this line would determine the fate of the city dependent on outside aid.On May 15th, a major southward attack by Prussian-Russian forces was repelled by Polish-French forces. Wisłoujście Fortress also played a significant role in 1813 during the siege of the city by Russian forces, when it prevented the besiegers from utilizing their considerable naval advantages.Wisłoujście Fortress is one of those places and objects in Gdańsk that should be visited, although they are not visited as often as they should be. In the 19th century, the fortress served as a prison, and in the interwar period, a sailing club was located there. In 1974, the Wisłoujście Fortress complex became a branch of the Historical Museum of Gdańsk. As one of the two maritime fortresses on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea (alongside the fortress in Baltiysk), and due to its historical value, it has been listed on the World Monuments Watch list of the 100 most endangered monuments in the world. Wisłoujście Fortress is not only a priceless example of fortification architecture but also one of the largest hibernation sites for bats in the Pomeranian Voivodeship.

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.

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

Attraction and landmark historic house is an arcade of 1792. It's best known historic property within the municipality. The pride of the house are three main peaks filled with rich skeletal little bricks, so. Dutch style. Its canopy is supported by seven pillars. Baroque entrance hall leads to the door. The interior layout, with minor changes, is original. Another decorative element are two huge chestnut trees on both sides of the arcades.

The half-timbered house was built in 1731. The arcade was supported by eight pillars supporting the floor with decorative half-timbered elevation, giving it characteristic features of buildings belonging to settler olęders. The number of pillars in the arcade could range from four to even nine pieces, indicating the wealth of the owner, specifically the area of land owned counted in włóki. Above the door to the hall, the initials of the owners and the year of construction were carved. In the hall, you can see a decorative, wooden gallery that leads to the rooms upstairs. At the beginning of the 19th century, the wooden walls of the house were replaced with brick walls, filled with small bricks (so-called "holenderka"), and plastered. The renovated monument is part of a series of activities aimed at revitalizing the Mennonite Trail, running from Gdańsk through the Vistula Delta.

A wooden residential house from the early 19th century, located at 27 Gdańska Street, featuring a facade. It is a structure standing on a tall, stone-brick foundation, with vertically boarded gables. The building is adorned with carved doors, window frames, and a profiled cornice.

Shelter "Sokol" was placed on the Gulf of Puck and secured a position on the beach side. It is a right winger heavy combat bunker built in the dunes of the Bay of Puck. It was operated by a crew of about 12 soldiers. which had the task of defending the beach and the bay area. Inside, there are 10 rooms, and the main armament consisted of two heavy machine guns. Reinforced concrete walls have a thickness of up to 2.25 m

Icebreaker fleet base used for breaking ice on the Vistula Spit section from Przegalina to the mouth in Świbno.

The gate known as the Gdańsk Crane was erected between 1442 and 1444 on the site of an earlier, probably entirely wooden gate from the 14th century. The structure consists of two powerful towers and a wooden lifting mechanism. It was one of the largest port cranes in medieval Europe, serving as a transshipment point for beer, ship ballast, and mast-raising. The medieval device could lift 4-ton loads to a height of 11 meters. The crane mechanism was powered by two pairs of walking wheels, operated by port workers inside the wheels. The crane retired in the interwar period, used for lifting small vessels during screw propeller repairs. During the war, it suffered significantly, and all wooden elements were destroyed, leaving only the remnants of the thickest walls. It was reconstructed in 1956, based on a design from the early 17th century. Currently, it serves as the headquarters of the Central Maritime Museum. Inside, there is an exhibition depicting the life of Gdańsk residents in a 17th-century port city. Visitors can see a merchant's office, typical interiors of bourgeois houses, craft workshops, methods of storing and transporting goods, and, above all, the crane mechanisms. The exhibition is complemented by models illustrating the functioning of the port.

Erected between 1600 and 1605, the Great Armory in Gdańsk, situated along the western stretch of the medieval walls of the Main Town, stands as one of the most outstanding examples of Dutch Mannerism and one of the largest arsenals of its kind in Europe. This grand structure, designed by city architect Anton van Obbergen and Hans Vredeman de Vries, was meant to showcase Gdańsk’s might, while the sculptural details by Willem van der Meer the Younger and Abraham van den Blocke bestowed it with exceptional prestige. The facade, made of red brick with light sandstone and adorned with gilded ornaments, features depictions of exploding grenades and figures of knights—symbols of the city’s readiness for defense. Octagonal towers with helms crowned by spiral staircases, the statue of Minerva—the Roman goddess of wisdom—and two monumental entrance portals with coats of arms supported by lions create an impressive facade. Next to the portals lie 19th-century mortars from Gradowa Mountain, commemorating the building’s historical role. The armory’s interior, covering nearly 2000 m² and supported by 15 granite columns, once served as a storehouse for weapons and ammunition. Arms were displayed on movable mannequins, which became a major attraction for visitors. In March 1919, a restaurant, "Zeughaus-Automat" GmbH, with vending machines for ready-made meals, opened on the ground floor. After being taken over by the city authorities, a shopping arcade called Zeughauspassage opened here in 1923, featuring Rosenthal porcelain showrooms, amber shops, a bookstore, a perfumery, and a philatelic shop. By 1939, the arcade was a major commercial hub, housing eleven stores. The Great Armory underwent numerous renovations, especially in 1699, 1768, 1887, and 1911. Following war damage in 1945, when its interior was almost entirely burned out and the towers and gables were destroyed, the building was meticulously rebuilt. Since 1954, it has housed the Academy of Fine Arts, and its restored interiors now serve educational and artistic purposes, symbolizing not only the city’s military past but also its rich cultural heritage.