Hi everyone. Today I will write to you about my visit to Gdansk in Poland and a tour of the historical sights. I began the tour on the banks of the Motława River, where the ship Sołdek is located; it is no longer in active service for cargo transport.I began the tour on the banks of the Motława River, where the ship Sołdek is located; it is no longer in active service for cargo transport. It has been permanently moored there for about 45 years and serves as an exhibition space.It was interesting to me, I bought a ticket and got on the boat. It had narrow passageways to the engine rooms. But all that was turned into a museum exhibit. It was nice to see this monstrosity and the view from the ship was fascinating. Across the ship a few steps away is the ⁠National Maritime Museum and I headed there.That is what really impressed me. The space was constructed of brick and wood and housed numerous models—including a model of the Sołdek ship itself, the famous "Żuraw" crane, and a cross-section of the ship.

I remember well learning a lot about World War II in history class, and I found it interesting to visit the city where the war began and to see the World War II Museum.So I headed there.The very appearance of the building suggests it is emerging from the ground, while the museum is housed deep underground beneath it.Passing through the exhibition, I first came across the large rusty letters TERROR.A little further on, in the semi-darkness, I found myself on a street devastated by bombing, where—amidst realistic building ruins and rubble—an authentic T-34 tank loomed. Yet, what left the strongest impression on me were the tall black panels covered with hundreds of black-and-white portraits. Gazing at the faces of those ordinary people, children, and families, I realized that history is not merely a matter of numbers, but of lives cut short. As a warplane loomed overhead, I left the area carrying a profound message about the importance of preserving peace.

From there, I headed towards Solidarity Square, where I saw a monument featuring three crosses with anchors.Bronze reliefs depicting defiant workers and plaques bearing the inscription "They gave their lives so that you could live with dignity" stand in the square, serving as a reminder of the high price of freedom. It is the place where the freedom of modern Poland was born.

I’m done with history for today; now I’m off to more delightful places. A complete contrast to the historical themes was provided by the magnificent Amber Museum, housed in the authentic setting of the Great Mill. Inside, I was greeted by a hidden, glittering world of "Baltic gold." It was fascinating to see insects trapped in resin for millennia, as well as incredible works of art.There are also many boutiques in the city itself that sell jewelry made of cilibar.

Finally, I dedicated myself to modern architecture and visited the Polsat Plus Arena. This stadium completely mesmerized me with its appearance.The exterior of the stadium is covered with panels in shades of yellow and gold, so the object looks like amber.If only there had been a match to round off the day.

Thank you for reading my post.