25th July 2014
Gdynia is a relatively young city born out of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.
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Swietojanska street - the most popular street in Gdynia |
Construction began on May 21, 1921 and within 5 years a new city and major port had been created. While it lacks the 1,000 year history of its better known neighbour Gdansk, Gdynia is a wonderful example of a 20th century city with its construction covering the Art Deco period of the 20s and 30s, the Socialist era of post-war Europe and the modern designs of the post-communist Poland. The city can offer beautiful beaches and walks, some of the best restaurants and nightlife in the Tri-city as well as a small but decent selection of hotels and contains a fiercely proud population still shaped by the time not so long ago when Gdynia was viewed as the true Polish city on the coast.
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| The harbour in Gdynia at Kosciuszki Square |
Kosciuszki Square
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| The Ship - Dar Pomorza at Kosciuszki Square I promise much more great photos after weekend.
Greetings from sunny Gdynia.
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Mount Kosciuszko, slightly different, is Australia's tallest mountain. I love the fountain. I think it is quite old.
ReplyDeleteit looks like a neat place. the architecture might be similar to some of our american cities. :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty scenery and the weather looks nice!
ReplyDeleteThat fountain, there is one smaller and much the same in a town in Australia.
ReplyDeleteI like the unusual fountain.
ReplyDeleteFascinating. We've talked for years about visiting Poland. You make it even more enticing.
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