Stocznia Gda艅ska (Gda艅sk Shipyard), Gdansk
The Gda艅sk Shipyard (Stocznia Gda艅ska) holds the distinction of being one of the largest shipyards globally. Its prominence reached a global scale in September 1980, as it became the epicenter for the birth of the Solidarity movement, or Solidarno艣膰 in Polish. This marked the inception of organized opposition to Communist rule in Eastern Europe.
During that pivotal year, Gda艅sk bore witness to a strike involving 17,000 shipbuilders, led by the shipyard electrician Lech Wa艂臋sa. This labor action led to the official recognition of Solidarity as the first non-Communist trade union within the Soviet Bloc. This event represented one of the initial successful steps in a broader campaign of civil resistance that ultimately contributed to the eventual downfall of Communism across Eastern Europe.
The shipyard itself was established in 1946, occupying the site of former German shipyards, namely Schichau-Werft and Danziger Werft, both heavily damaged during World War II. During the era of the People's Republic of Poland, it was officially referred to as the Gda艅sk Shipyard and Vladimir Lenin Shipyard in Gda艅sk from 1967 to 1989. Additionally, in 1975, it was named "Westerplatte Heroes," in commemoration of The Battle of Westerplatte, which marked the beginning of World War II in Europe.
The shipyard's early launches occurred in 1948, involving the construction of fishing vessels such as smack and rescue boats for the Gda艅sk Institute of Sea Fishing. Notably, it also produced the SS So艂dek, Poland's first seagoing vessel, which is now a museum ship. In 1949, the shipyard started making fishing lugo-trawlers. Then, from 1955, it focused on building troop landing craft, hydrographic ships, rescue vessels, training ships, and torpedo boats for navies like Poland, USSR, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and East Germany.
During that pivotal year, Gda艅sk bore witness to a strike involving 17,000 shipbuilders, led by the shipyard electrician Lech Wa艂臋sa. This labor action led to the official recognition of Solidarity as the first non-Communist trade union within the Soviet Bloc. This event represented one of the initial successful steps in a broader campaign of civil resistance that ultimately contributed to the eventual downfall of Communism across Eastern Europe.
The shipyard itself was established in 1946, occupying the site of former German shipyards, namely Schichau-Werft and Danziger Werft, both heavily damaged during World War II. During the era of the People's Republic of Poland, it was officially referred to as the Gda艅sk Shipyard and Vladimir Lenin Shipyard in Gda艅sk from 1967 to 1989. Additionally, in 1975, it was named "Westerplatte Heroes," in commemoration of The Battle of Westerplatte, which marked the beginning of World War II in Europe.
The shipyard's early launches occurred in 1948, involving the construction of fishing vessels such as smack and rescue boats for the Gda艅sk Institute of Sea Fishing. Notably, it also produced the SS So艂dek, Poland's first seagoing vessel, which is now a museum ship. In 1949, the shipyard started making fishing lugo-trawlers. Then, from 1955, it focused on building troop landing craft, hydrographic ships, rescue vessels, training ships, and torpedo boats for navies like Poland, USSR, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and East Germany.
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Stocznia Gda艅ska (Gda艅sk Shipyard) on Map
Sight Name: Stocznia Gda艅ska (Gda艅sk Shipyard)
Sight Location: Gdansk, Poland (See walking tours in Gdansk)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Gdansk, Poland (See walking tours in Gdansk)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Gdansk, Poland
Create Your Own Walk in Gdansk
Creating your own self-guided walk in Gdansk is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Solidarity Union Walking Tour
For decades, the word 'Solidarity' (Polish: Solidarno艣膰) has been synonymous with the city of Gdansk. The peaceful Solidarity revolution, started here in the August of 1980, marked the outset of the fall of communism not only in Poland but also throughout Eastern Europe.
Stemmed from the country's first free labor union born out of strikes at the Lenin Shipyard (now the Gdansk... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Stemmed from the country's first free labor union born out of strikes at the Lenin Shipyard (now the Gdansk... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Gdansk Introduction Walking Tour
The most probable source for the name, "Gdansk" seems to be "Gdania", the ancient name of the river Motlawa. Gdansk began with agriculture and fishing and trade with Pomerania in the 9th century. It was annexed by Mieszko, Duke of Poland, in 975.
The center of town was the Long Market, with its craftsmen. German merchant settlements grew by St Nicholas Church. Gdansk joined... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
The center of town was the Long Market, with its craftsmen. German merchant settlements grew by St Nicholas Church. Gdansk joined... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Gdansk's Historical Churches Tour
Gdansk has a long history of Catholicism, hence the abundance of spectacular churches here. Let's delve into some of the most impressive temples that grace the cityscape and see what they are.
Saint John's Church, a Gothic masterpiece, stands tall in the heart of Gdansk. It dates back to the 14th century and features impressive brickwork and intricate details. Its towering spire is a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Saint John's Church, a Gothic masterpiece, stands tall in the heart of Gdansk. It dates back to the 14th century and features impressive brickwork and intricate details. Its towering spire is a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles