St. Mary’s Church in Gdańsk (Bazylika Mariacka) is the largest brick Gothic church in the world — a colossal 14th–15th-century basilica in the heart of Poland’s most beautiful Baltic city whose soaring nave, 78-metre tower, and capacity of 25,000 worshippers make it one of the most awe-inspiring religious buildings in northern Europe. Built over 159 […]
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Gdańsk – A port with great historical significance | Poland Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Gdańsk is the capital of Poland’s “Pomorze” province and Poland’s principal seaport. It is located on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay on the Baltic Sea. The main industry in the city is around shipbuilding […]
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