Gdynia is a relatively young city, built on the site of a fishing village after the end of the First World War. Then Poland received access to the sea and began the construction of a seaport. The first ship entered the port in 1923.

During the Second World War, the city was captured by Nazi troops and almost destroyed; after the war, the Poles restored it from the ruins. Now Gdynia is one of the largest and most modern ports in the Baltic.

Entertainment and attractions in Gdynia

Gdynia is a modern, bright, spacious city. The central part was built in the 20-30s of the last century, mainly in the Art Nouveau style, which was very popular at that time.

As in other Polish cities, there are many churches here, during the construction of which innovative architectural solutions were often used, thanks to which they became not only places for prayer, but also decorations of the city. There are a large number of various fountains in Kostyushki Square.

The districts of Orłów and Redłowo are very picturesque. On the steep seashore, many snow-white villas have been built. The landscape is beautiful in any weather, and any weather gives it its colors. Nearby is the Kempa-Redłowska nature reserve, a favorite place for walks and sports among locals.

From the observation deck of Kamennaya Gora, you can see the panorama of the city centre, the port and its water area.

Two museum ships are moored in Gdynia, the warship Blyskawica and the training sailboat Dar Pomoza. The sailboat was built back in 1909 for the German merchant fleet, later it was the property of a French baron, and even later Poland bought it for the cadet corps.

In the torpedo bomber “Blyskavitsa” you can get acquainted with the internal structure of a warship. The Museum of Oceanography is considered one of the most interesting and extensive on the Baltic coast. His oceanarium introduces visitors to the diversity of the Baltic underwater world and the evolution of the region.