Population
487 834 residents within the city limits (31 December 2024). GUS figures reproduced by Polska w Liczbach.
Source & further reading
GET TO KNOW GDAŃSK
Where Poland meets the sea
A Baltic port of colourful façades, amber and maritime stories. Along the Motława, old merchant houses tell of a city shaped by the sea.
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The historic Crane on the Motława is one of the city’s most recognisable waterfront landmarks.
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Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia together form the coastal metropolitan area known as the Tri-City.
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The shipyards are closely associated with the birth of the Solidarity movement in 1980.
GET TO KNOW THE PLACE
Local guide & fun facts.
City rights & origins
Thirteenth century, traditionally 1263: Duke Świętopełk II gave the port settlement Lübeck-law privileges. The original charter is lost and the exact date is debated; the city’s published timeline suggests 1261–1263.
Source & further readingWhere to eat
Gdański Bowke, Długie Pobrzeże 11: Polish cooking beside the Motława, with a setting inspired by the old port.
Venue / visitor informationWhat to see
Explore the Royal Way and waterfront Crane, St Mary’s Basilica, the European Solidarity Centre and the Museum of the Second World War.
Source & further readingBest-known sports club
Lechia Gdańsk — the city’s familiar green-and-white football club, founded in 1945.
Source & further readingA major street
Długa and Długi Targ form the ceremonial heart of the Main Town and a memorable walk towards the river.
Source & further readingSomething unusual
The same city offers medieval merchant streets and the shipyard landscape where Solidarity emerged in 1980 — two very different chapters of European history within one visit.
Source & further readingPopulation figures refer to the stated date and area. Dining entries are suggestions; follow the venue link for current menus and hours. Clubs are selected as recognisable local sporting names.
A CLOSER LOOK
Worth a thousand words.
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The Motława waterfront — the maritime face of Gdańsk.© Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗
Merchant architecture along the water recalls a thriving Baltic port.© Michael Caven from Stockholm, Sweden · CC BY 2.0 ↗
A waterfront view of Gdańsk, where the city and river meet.© Karo Karo · CC BY 3.0 ↗
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