WILLS Travel ~ European Amber City: Gdansk, Poland

Poland, one of the legendary countries in Europe, not only has the well-known "piano" and "war music", but also produces amber (Amber), which is very popular among jewelry fans. How did amber become famous in Poland? This time the editor invited Polish expert "Kocham Polske HK" to give an in-depth explanation to fans. "Silk RoadSilk Road" is the oldest trade route between China and Europe. In Europe, there was an "Amber Route" that was comparable to the Silk Road. Have you heard of it?

Photo of Gdańsk & Baltic Sea

The European Baltic Sea(Baltic Sea) coast is rich in amber(Amber), which is a natural product formed from the resin of ancient pine trees over millions of years. Fossils, which Europeans call "Baltic GoldBaltic Gold" are used to make precious jewelry. The Amber Road is the ancient European trade route for transporting amber, passing through the cities on the Baltic Sea in northern Poland. GdanskGdańsk ( also known as:DanzigDanzig), Hungary , Austria and other countries to Venice on the Mediterranean.

Photo of Amber

Gdansk, known as the "World Capital of Amber", is located on the Vistula River(Vistula River) that flows through Poland. )The mouth of the sea, its superior geographical location has always made it a battleground for military strategists. It was once ruled by the Teutonic Knights (Teutonic Knights) and the Kingdom of Prussia, and even caused The first bombardment of World War II came1939. Poland is now a democratic country that has joined the European Union, and Gdansk, which has experienced more than a thousand years of history, is the same as WarsawWarsaw and KrakowKraków is ranked as the 3 most popular tourist city in Poland.

When visiting Gdańsk, the first stop must be the Royal Way in the Old Town. This is the parade route of the Polish kings, starting from the Long Street. s1">(ul. Długa) and Long Market (Długi Targ) are pedestrian streets filled with many medieval characteristic buildings. The center point is the 14th century city hall, next to the famous Neptune Fountain(Neptune Fountain).

Photo of Old Town Night

Photo of Neptune fountain close up by Kocham Polskę 情情情 Poland

Photo of Neptune Fountain & City Hall Tower

The spire at the back is the Prison Tower (Wieża Więzienna). Grycan in the front right is a famous ice cream brand in Poland. I recommend you to try it.

Photo of Prison Tower by Kocha Polskę 情牽波蘭

Photo of Grycan by I Love Poland 情牽波蘭

There is also the world's largest brick church, St. Mary's Church (St. Mary's Church), in the old city. The front of the church extends to Mary Street, a stone-paved path by the river. On both sides are quaint houses with different carvings. In recent years, it has been nicknamed Amber Street (Amber Street) because there have been many amber shops.

Photo of St. Mary’s Church

Photo of Amber Street

The Motława River(Motława) at the end of Amber Street is a hot spot in Gdansk. The ancient wooden cranes on the riverside predate 1367 It has been recorded since 2000, and it was the largest crane in Europe in the Middle Ages.

Photo of Motlawa river

Zdjęcie rzeki Motławy z żurawiem

Every year for three weeks from the end of July to the middle of August, the Old Town of Gdańsk is crowded with tourists. They all come here "Taking advantage of the market" refers to the St. Dominic's Fair (St. Dominic's Fair)1261 >, is a large-scale European cultural market event like the Christmas market or Oktoberfest. In addition to stalls selling various goods and snacks, there are also street performances and parades. Friends who like European style must experience it!

Photo of St. Dominic’s Fair

WILLS Travel ~ European Amber City: Gdansk, Poland

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