Gdańsk in 1 day: what to see day by day

Day 1 · 6 h visiting · approx. 5.1 km walking between stops

1. Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk — 1 h visit. Known for its amber facade, it is an arena for large sports and music events, unlike intimate philharmonic concerts.
2. Crane Gate — 45 min visit (approx. 4.5 km from previous stop). It is a unique water gate that also served as a port crane, powered by human muscle, built between 1442 and 1444.
3. Archcathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 300 m from previous stop). Its interior houses a 15th-century astronomical clock, one of the largest and oldest in Europe.
4. Main Town Hall — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 100 m from previous stop). The 83-meter tower offers a viewpoint over the city, unlike the Green Gate or the National Museum. Hours: Wed, Fri–Mon 10:00–16:00 · Thu 10:00–18:00.
5. National Museum in Gdańsk, Green Gate Branch — 1 h 15 min visit (approx. 230 m from previous stop). Housed in the former royal residence of Zielona Brama, it serves as a unique exhibition space, combining history with current art displays.

Where to eat along the route (Day 1)

• Chinkalnia — It offers authentic Georgian dishes such as khinkali and khachapuri, prepared according to traditional recipes.
• Bar familijny — A wide range of simple, homemade Polish dishes at an affordable price distinguishes it from bars with a more specialized offering.