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Gdańsk ( German: Danzig; Kashubian: Gduńsk) is one of the oldest cities in Poland. Founded by the Polish ruler Mieszko I in the 10th century, the city was for a long time part of Piast state either directly or as a fief. In 1308 the city became part of the Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights until 1454.
The city has a complex history, having had periods of Polish, German and self rule. An important shipbuilding and trade port since the Middle Ages, in 1361 it became a member of the Hanseatic League which influenced its economic, demographic and urban landscape. It also served as Poland's principal seaport, and was the largest city of Poland in ...
1703–1711 - Large scale arms smuggling for Hungarian insurgents during the Rákóczi's War of Independence against Austria. 1709 - Bubonic plague. 1711–1712 - Stay of Hungarian national hero Francis II Rákóczi in the city following the Rákóczi's War of Independence.
In the 21st Century, Gdańsk has become one of the top tourist destinations in Poland and Europe, with at least 2 million visitors annually! A Chronological History of Gdańsk (formerly Danzig) and the surrounding Tri-city area from the 10th century until the 21st century!
This category has the following 8 subcategories, out of 8 total. 20th century in Gdańsk (2 C, 5 P) 21st century in Gdańsk (5 P)
Gdańsk , German Danzig, City (pop., 2000 est.: 456,574), capital of Pomorskie province, northern Poland. Located at the mouth of the Vistula River on the Baltic Sea, it was first mentioned in the late 10th century as a Polish town.
Poland’s Baltic city Gdańsk has all that and more, with a tumultuous history that’s left its mark and added character. The best way to experience this vibrant place is by walking its historic heart.
