Neptune in Gdansk - history, legends and trivia
The Neptune Fountain in Gdansk is one of the city's symbols. There are many legends and stories revolving around it. ...
Puck for kids - attractions and sightseeing
Puck is a small town by the Bay of Gdansk. It was here that the famous 'wedding' of Poland to the sea took place. Should you visit today and why? What can you see and do with kids? ...
Puck's Coat of Arms - the legend of the lion and the salmon
How did the lion and fish end up on Puck's coat of arms? ...
Pirate, corsair or privateer? Who were the privateers?
Who is a privateer? And how do privateers differ from pirates and corsairs? Discover the most famous privateers and their tales from the Polish Baltic coast! ...
The Maiden from the Window - the legend of Deotyma
Did you know that the famous maiden is actually from a window in Gdansk? ...
The 'Przedproża' of Gdansk
The 'przedproża' are typical elements of Gdansk's townhouses... ...
Legend of the Beautiful Madonna from Gdansk
The Beautiful Madonna is a Gothic statue that you can see in one of the side chapels of St. Mary's Basilica in Gdansk ...
Pirates and The Last Judgement by H. Memling
"The Last Judgement" by Hans Memling is one of the biggest treasures of the city of Gdańsk! How did the triptych end up in Gdańsk? There's an amazing story associated with it... ...
Stolem and St. Mary's Basilica in Gdańsk
Stolem, or the giant, is the most popular character from the Kashubian legends. Did you know that one of the Kashubian giants once visited Gdańsk? ...
Where did amber come from - the legend of beautiful Jurata
This happened during the times when a trade route called the “Amber Road” passed through Polish land. Amber, referred to as 'jantar' back then, was more ...
Gdynia - museums, places, attractions for children
What to do with kids in Gdynia when it's raining or during winter? Of course, sightseeing! In the city, you'll find many attractions for children ...
Winter by the sea. Gdynia
Sea off-season? Howling wind, sometimes rain, sometimes snow. Plus dark mornings and quickly falling dusk... B ...
Baltic tales and legends
What stories does our Baltic Sea whisper? Listen to the sound of the waves, and you'll likely hear many fascinating tales - about the go ...
Why is the flounder flat?
Maybe it's because it would be more convenient to place it on a plate? Or maybe there are other reasons? ...because it was jealous According to ...
About the magical mill
A long, long time ago, when the sea water was still fresh, as sweet as in lakes and rivers - in the Wieliczka salt mine ...
How was amber formed?
Our Baltic amber began to form after the era of the dinosaurs, but before the first humans appeared on Earth ...
Why is the sea salty?
For a long time, people have been asking themselves why the sea is salty? There is even a legend that speaks of a salt mill submerged in the sea ...