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Motława Waterfront and Medieval Crane

Motława Waterfront and Medieval Crane

Gdansk · Poland

6 stops
  • 4 languages
  • Offline

Follow the Motława River embankment and pause at the Green Gate, Cow's Gate, Holy Spirit Gate, St. John's Gate, and Swan Tower. The walk brings together the waterfront and a sequence of historic gateways and tower architecture associated with the medieval Crane area. At each stop, look closely at how these structures frame the riverfront route and mark the character of this part of Gdańsk.

The walk

  1. Motława River Embankment

    Motława River Embankment

    Motława River embankment, an attraction in Gdansk, Poland.

  2. Green Gate

    Green Gate

    A royal residence that never hosted a Polish king, now a National Museum gallery.

  3. Cow's Gate

    Cow's Gate

    Cow's Gate is an attraction in Gdansk, Poland.

  4. Holy Spirit Gate

    Holy Spirit Gate

    Holy Spirit Gate is an attraction in Gdansk, Poland.

  5. St. John's Gate

    St. John's Gate

    St. John's Gate is an attraction in Gdansk, Poland.

  6. Swan Tower

    Swan Tower

    Swan Tower is a tourism attraction in Gdansk, Poland.

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors and Google Places

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