Gdańsk, Poland
Gdańsk: Paths of Freedom and Memory
From the birth of Solidarity to the first shots of World War II - discover the history that changed the world.
From the birth of Solidarity to the first shots of World War II - discover the history that changed the world.
From the birth of Solidarity to the first shots of World War II - discover the history that changed the world.
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The historic square in front of the gate of the Gdańsk Shipyard, the birthplace of the "Solidarity" movement. Here, three monumental crosses of the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970 dominate, commemorating the victims of the brutally suppressed strikes. It was here, in August 1980, that freedom was born, changing the fate of Poland and Europe.
A modern, impressive structure made of steel and glass, housing a museum and cultural center dedicated to the history of Solidarity and opposition movements in Eastern Europe. The building, resembling a ship's hull, symbolically references the shipyard heritage. Inside, there is an interactive exhibition that movingly tells the story of the struggle for freedom.
An inconspicuous, brick building of immense historical significance. It was in this Safety and Occupational Hygiene Hall that the August Agreements were signed on August 31, 1980, between the strike committee and the government delegation. It was here that "Solidarity" was born. The interior has preserved its authentic decor from those times, with the historical table and Lech Wałęsa's large pen.
The historical building of the Polish Post Office in the Free City of Gdańsk, a symbol of heroic resistance. On the first of September 1939, at the same time as the attack on Westerplatte, German forces attacked the postal workers. A group of around 50 Poles defended themselves for 14 hours, providing one of the first testimonies of courage in World War II. Today, the Polish Post Office Museum is located here.
An impressive, modern institution with distinctive, symbolic architecture. The museum tells the story of World War II from a broad, international perspective, with a special focus on the fate of Poland and other countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The main exhibition is located 14 meters underground, symbolizing the hell of war.
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