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Gdansk and Oliva Cathedral - 2 stars in 1 simple tour!For anyone visiting Gdansk, there are a few unavoidable essentials. You wouldn't visit Paris and miss out on the Eiffel Tower, right?! Who goes to New York and skips out on the Empire State Building? We simply wouldn't allow you to hear the name Gdansk without insisting that you experience a certain number of historic gems.The Old Town (Stare Miasto) gets top priority on this tour. Home to St. Mary's Church, the Royal Route, the Medieval Crane, and the Motlawa Waterfront, a walk through this millennial city center is the best way to gain an appreciation of its unique history. Shaped hundreds of years ago, the Old Town has blended modern necessity almost seamlessly into ancient architecture. Teutonic Knights meet Calvin Klein in a medieval mill which now turns out Gucci rather than grains. The local supermarket is defended by a meticulously decorated Armory from the distant past. In Gdansk, you'll have no need to hurry from point to point because the buildings in between each impressive landmark are often just as interesting. So then how did we determine which points of interest to mark as the cream of the crop? When you see for yourself, you'll know exactly why! The biggest brick Church in the World? Of course! Political strongholds, both young and old? We got em! Pirate ships, Greek Gods, immaculate avenues and hidden lanes? It's all included! While it's clear that the "Stare Miasto" holds the lion's share of excitement, there is a Church just outside the city that demands attention. Behold the Oliwa Cathedral, the spiritual home of this smaller district of Gdansk and the physical home of one of Europe's most incredible instruments. Constructed in the mid 18th century, the Oliwa Organ greets visitors with a deep, triumphant sound and a visually stunning faćade. A host of angelic musicians are mobilized during each performance and if you haven't closed your eyes to meditate on the enchanting sound, you?ll find them wandering about, jumping from one splendid image to the next. It's a simple, but awesome formula: handpick the best Gdansk has to offer and make effortlessly accessible and enticing to its many visitors! Simply irresistible
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