Sun, sun, and we walked along the Waterfront towards the Big Crane, built 1444. In the Middle Ages this was the biggest crane in Europe. It was used for loading and unloading ships, and also for masting the big sailing-ships.
Flowers and amber salesmen were everywhere, and we enjoyed the sailing-ships and the sun.
The beautiful old building on the other side is the Maritime Museum.
Through the Maria Gate we reached the most genuine medieval street – Mariacka. It felt totally genuine despite the renovation.
Here the houses are lower with terrasses out to the street and old gargoyles looking at you as you are passing by. A night here might be a bit scary…
Shops and galleries everywhere – mostly selling clothes and amber jewellery…but what about this one with canons?
On leaving Mariacka, we met these beauties. A friend of mine used to have this breed, also two of them. Bedlington terriers.
Keeping the beauty!
Newer gargoyles – but just as special and intriguing.
The Maria Church and the Royal Chapel- a total breach of style…The Maria Church is the biggest gothic brick-church in the world. They say it takes 25000 people.
And then the Covered Market, originally built in 1896. A skeleton of steel and on the bottom old excavations. Also a brick building, and outside, a lovely market where we bought delicious plums.
Leya 
A-C, more fantastic images … of a truly beautiful city. It’s very likeness Bratislava in the old town. Were you only there for the day .. or did you stay overnight. You mange to see a lot. Lovely post.
We went by night and returned the next, yes. And a truly lovely stay in stunningly beautiful weather. I will certainly want to go back.
Maybe we should go together .. if there is a chance and stay over night.
Why not? Next year when warm and sunny again!
You have a date!!!!!! *smile Date is all up to you.
We’ll get back on the subject!
amazing photos, Ann-Christine!! I’ve never been to Gdansk and now I look at these images and would like to go for a visit… you have captured great details of this old city, so full of life and colors…
Full of life and colours, yes! I was so surprised and enjoyed it immensely.
Didn’t you have beautiful blue skies! 🙂 I’ve been to Warsaw, Wroclaw and Krakow, and to the mountains in Southern Poland, but not to any of the northern citiies. Some day, I hope! Your photos are lovely.
Thank you – and I would like to go where you have been. I’ve heard so much about Krakow!
I’ve been several times because I have family there 🙂
Ah, but its very beautiful, isn’t it? Then you can go often.
Yes 🙂 Several weddings, so far.
Fantastiska foton ann-christine. ska försöka komma iväg till polen nästa år.
Absolut värt det!
I love the dogs and the little girl in goggles the best! It’s wonderful how you catch the light in those streets and alcoves. Bravo!
Paige
Now – that was a lovely comment, Paige! Thank you!
Una serie di scatti magnifici.
Grazie!
Oh! I am trying to restrain myself from completely over-the-top gushing!! I popped over here from M-R’s blog and I am just overwhelmed by the beauty of this city. And the Bedlington Terriers!! Marvelous!!!!
You liked them? I was overwhelmed by this city too! Thank you for commenting!
These photos are so inviting…they made me believe for a second that I was there. Beautiful!
Lovely comment! Then I’m happy – and I would like to go back myself too…
This place looks amazing, so beautiful with all the embellishments and colour. It’s as though we stepped back in time with you…..a really lovely treat 🙂
It is amazing – and even more when you don’t expect it to be. I would gladly return! Unfortunately the people were not very educated in languages so communication wasn’t alway easy. But – hands and smiles work too!
Hands and smiles…..the oldest language on the planet 🙂
Really beautiful city! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! it’s always lovely to share thing not expected!
Great photos ! 🙂 Thank you for the tour.
Thank you for going with me! A great surprise this city – but of course the weather makes it even more pleasant.
WONDERFUL ! BEAUTIFUL ! SENSATIONAL ! – every overt-the-top adjective I can think of, Ann-Christine ! I had no idea that Gdansk is so glorious !! How I wish I had been there ..
When were you there ? – maybe you go back every now and then ?
I hope so: we could get more of your lovely photos !
Oh, M.R. you know how to make my day! And I do wish to go back again – I had never been there before and was still in my old schoolday beliefs that Poland is dark, sooty and poor. Now this – was glorious!I’m doing a last post on it this week, because we went to Sopot, too – an old seaside resort. Have a great Sunday!
Love the lions outside the church.
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Gorgeous photos! I love the architecture and the pretty colours. The flower baskets are so attractive, and the fresh produce looks delicious. 🙂
Yes, those fruits and vegetables…delicious. Somehow I always find them more tasty when I’m abroad. In Sweden we seldom see them that elaborately displayed either.
Glad you like the pictures – it’s a fantastic city!
Wonderful post and photos!
Thank you, JF!