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This is probably the best movie I've ever seen about Gdańsk on youtube. You approached this place with due respect. This is how sightseeing should be done, i.e. with basic knowledge to be able to appreciate the place where you are.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! Means a lot! I hope to keep making these kind of videos for many cities around the world and share my experience!!
I agree. We're visiting Gdansk in a couple of weeks and this video has given us more insights into things we'd like to see and do than any of the many others we've seen. Thank you.
GORGEOUS 😍 !!! 💘👍👍I've always been wanting to visit Poland !! 🇵🇱 Gdansk has been in my bucket list for a couple of years now ! Thanks for this beautiful video !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
@@thetravelingzam Yes, it is indeed. I am Polish and this is my favourite city in Poland. My husband was born and bred in Św. Ducha Street (in the Old Town) so I know Gdansk well and visit quite often. I showed this video to my husband and he confirmed that it's hands down the best video anyone has ever made on Gdańsk :)
@@laura26xen My mom is from Gdansk, born in Sopot and my dad was born in Gdansk and my oldest brother was born in Gdynia. We live in Canada and I was born in Canada as well as my middle brother :). Gdansk is truly stunning!
Thank you for this lovely video. I am born in this city and I have to admit that you presented Gdańsk very well. Near Gdańsk is Stutthof, concentration camp, work camp. It is worth to see.
I came late to this party, but I just wanted to say what a relaxed, informative and all around great presentation of Gdansk! Looking forward to visit in July.
Excellent videography, narration, soothing voice and professionally done! I don't know why you don't have a million subs. New sub here today, June 2023. All the best to you & your channel!
Don't skip Krakow. You will be surprised how amazing it is. I kind of ended up there last summer by chance and it's became in my top 3 places on earth. There's a reason so many people visit. Warsaw is nice too but in a different way. People are intense too but was worth a look. You can't go wrong in Poland. Enjoy!
Really chilled video, enjoyed it a lot. A day trip to Sopot and/or Malbork Castle are really worth doing. The only 'big' touristy thing you missed (apart from the WW2 museum, which is excellent) is the Solidarity Centre which is a big museum and conference centre that shows the history of the Solidarity movement and how that led eventually to the fall of communism across Europe. It really isn't as dry as it sounds, there are a ton of interactive exhibits and places to eat and drink, plus a rooftop garden terrace which you would have enjoyed the views from.
When you get to the canals, those more modern looking buildings are newly renovated from WWII ruins. You can see where some of the original buildings are connected to the renovated parts near the base. Most of Gdansk was bombed to shit during WWII, and there are even some ruins that still exist down the opposite direction of that first canal.
Really enjoying your video thank you. I’m heading to Gdańsk too later this year and I’m an avid amateur photographer, not as skilled as you obviously but I too am super excited to shoot in this part of the world. Please may I ask what dates you were there please? Cheers from Australia
Thanks for the most beautiful video I have ever seen !!!!!!!! Regarding WW2 you forgot to mention that Gdańsk was destroyed, in 1945, by Red Army !!!!!! Just like Warsaw was destroyed, in 1944, by Nazi Army !!!!!!! Both cities were rebuilt by “Polish Golden 🙌 Hands “ !!!!!!!
I don't agree, it's most colourful town in Poland :D there is also Wrocław, Zalipie, Zamość higher in rank than Gdańsk (due to British Magazine "The Telegraph" and also my experience) ☻☻
I would hate to rain on your parade but the pierogi chain originates from my hometown (Torun) and they are some of the worst pierogi out there xd just cheap And just to correct you, Gdansk was not "a German" city before WW1. It is a huge oversimplification. Since German settlement in the area after Polish rulers invited the Teutonic Knights in 13th cent. this was a mixed and disputed area. I say that as Polish person with German heritage from the area. I like how the facade of the museum shows one ones own reflection and the reflection of the rebuilt city as one enters the building going down underground. It gives me the the sense of "look at yourself and the city behind you, this could have happened to you if you were born jusy a couple years earlier"
Though the majority of the town's population was German speaking over centuries ... up to being 95% until the end of WW2. Regardless who was the ruler or how much autonomy they had the German population were in important part, deeply connected with the urban develepment in the area - it let the city grow and prosper.
1. Gdansk in the middle ages , like every city in Poland , Czechslovakia , Hungary , Transylvania , Estonia , Latvia , was mostly German. Krakow(Cracow) was mostly German , Budapest was mostly German till 1850 , Prague was mostly German till late 19c. 2. Gdansk was Polish since inception in 990 AD , in 1308 was taken over by German Crusaders (Crusaders did not belong to German Reich , they were subjects of Pope ) . In 1454 cities in Prussia mutinied against crusaders and asked Polish king for protection. And by this way Gdansk get a free city status within Polish kingdom. This lasted till 1793 when in the 2nd partition of Poland Gdansk became part of Prussia. in 1919 it became a Free city again till 1939 , when it became part of Germany and in 1945 became part of Poland.
In other pre-war parts of the city, the „German spirit” is of course palpable, but in the Old Town it is rather not. For this to happen, flags with a swastika would have to hang here, which can be seen in the pre-war videos. The old town is dominated by the spirit of the Netherlands, the architecture you will meet in Brugge or Gent. Immediately after reconstruction from ruins, tenement houses and buildings (town hall, churches) were gray expressionless throughout the commune, although the shapes were preserved. Only now does the Old Town reproduce what can be found in the Netherlands, with typical commercial packaging in color and gold. But it’s not a bad thing, at least it attracts tourists.
@@jerzys9763 it is the same architecture you also find in Lübeck, Stralsund or Torun... it is typical for many coastal towns of the Hanseatic League. The German influence on urbanisation, trade, culture and architecture was there over centuries ... reducing it to 12 years of flags with swastikas is wrong, one-dimensional and bias. Half timbered houses with dark beams and white washed infills are typical for German regions. This type of construction is even called in Polish "German wall".
@@henningbartels6245 Gdańsk is historically a Polish city. He is also multicultural. You can see both Polish and German influences in it. Gdańsk was Germanized for decades. The city was rebuilt after the war based on Polish history, so the "Nu-German spirit" is nonsense. Just listen to the bugle call of Gdańsk and learn the meaning of its words and you will understand that there is no such thing as a "German spirit".
Its been completely destroyed during WWII and has been rebuilt by the Poles so not much original buildings left. Also it was started by a Polish prince and the German population played an important role only a few hundred years later. They first tried to colonize it then when Poland got invaded in 18th century it was heavily germanized since. But still it retained a Polish soul.
The Germans themselves are to blame. If the Germans hadn't started World War II, it's possible that Danzig would still be a German city. Konigsberg would also be a German city. But now Gdańsk is a Polish city, and Konigsberg has turned into Kaliningrad and belongs to Russia. And by the way, I suggest comparing what Kaliningrad looks like now compared to Gdańsk. Both cities were completely destroyed, but the Poles rebuilt Gdańsk and the Russians built a typical ugly Soviet city.
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What time of year was this filmed?
In winter.
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Poland is beautiful, safe, clean and I love its georgious food. Gdańsk is such a beauty.❤️
It is such a lovely country!
I've stayed there on multiple occasions and it still amazes me.
I visited Poland last year. First time in Europe. I loved every moment of it. Poland is what every European nation should strive for.
@@stonecypher6344 so true! And they made it out of nothing, because in the 90s it was ruined. They had to rebuild everything.
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This is probably the best movie I've ever seen about Gdańsk on youtube. You approached this place with due respect. This is how sightseeing should be done, i.e. with basic knowledge to be able to appreciate the place where you are.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! Means a lot! I hope to keep making these kind of videos for many cities around the world and share my experience!!
So true. I thought the same that this guy do it great. Greetings from Tricity in Poland
I agree. We're visiting Gdansk in a couple of weeks and this video has given us more insights into things we'd like to see and do than any of the many others we've seen. Thank you.
Danzig ;)
This is a hidden gem on top of the crown of Poland, I find polish people nice, kind, friendly and open to share love with the world. ❤ from 🇯🇴
It really was! Such a beautiful quaint little place
You're such a naive.
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😅 Gdańsk is the third largest city in Poland, considered a big city by Poles.
GORGEOUS 😍 !!! 💘👍👍I've always been wanting to visit Poland !! 🇵🇱 Gdansk has been in my bucket list for a couple of years now ! Thanks for this beautiful video !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
I hope you make it there soon!!
@@thetravelingzam Thanks ! I really hope so !! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇵🇱💞
Gdansk is my nr1 place to travel. Its such a beautiful place
Nice! I hope to go back too! Such a cute little town
Beautiful old town. Arthur Schopenhauer was born in Gdansk.
Beautiful footage! Lovely Poland
Thanks! Poland was gorgeous
Thank you Zach for capturing the beautiful Gdansk, Poland. I plan to travel there next month for about 5 days and this video has got me very excited!
You will enjoy! I bet it will be so perfect in winter!! Go to the pierogi place I recommended!
@@thetravelingzam thank you for the suggestion, I will!
So nice to see you admiring my hometown. Greetings from Santa Cruz CA 😀
What a beautiful hometown! I hope you visit often
@@thetravelingzam I wish! ☺️🤘🏻
Wow, absolutely amazing shots of Gdansk. You did capture its beauty!
Thanks! It was such a picturesque place
@@thetravelingzam Yes, it is indeed. I am Polish and this is my favourite city in Poland. My husband was born and bred in Św. Ducha Street (in the Old Town) so I know Gdansk well and visit quite often. I showed this video to my husband and he confirmed that it's hands down the best video anyone has ever made on Gdańsk :)
@@laura26xen My mom is from Gdansk, born in Sopot and my dad was born in Gdansk and my oldest brother was born in Gdynia. We live in Canada and I was born in Canada as well as my middle brother :). Gdansk is truly stunning!
Thank you for this lovely video. I am born in this city and I have to admit that you presented Gdańsk very well. Near Gdańsk is Stutthof, concentration camp, work camp. It is worth to see.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is an awesome vlog!
Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it so much!
I came late to this party, but I just wanted to say what a relaxed, informative and all around great presentation of Gdansk! Looking forward to visit in July.
You’re right on time! Thanks for watching
My beautiful home town
Hope you enjoy it!
Absolutely amazing city, beautiful and so much history. Worked and lived in Gdansk for 6 months in 2016. Can't wait to go back. Great video
Amazing! When do you go back?
What a wonderful and pleasant vlog to watch! Thank you so much!♡
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent videography, narration, soothing voice and professionally done! I don't know why you don't have a million subs. New sub here today, June 2023. All the best to you & your channel!
Welcome to the channel! It’s new but hope to keep traveling and sharing the world with you! Thanks for joining. Maybe someday we will hit 1 million
Very nice tour, have a blessed week my friend! 💚✨
Thanks for watching this video also!
You were very lucky with the autumn weather while visiting Gdańsk.
It was chilly but beautiful! I think Poland does really well with ‘cozy’ weather
Thanks for this great inspiration vid! Verry useful tips for a visit to Poland 😊
Thanks for watching! :) Enjoy your trip
I will be there for only 12 hours ....thank you for make it easy
Thanks!! I hope it helps!! Definitely go to the top of the church!
Thanks for this video. My maternal ancestors came from Gdansk.
That's amazing! Have you visited often?
@@thetravelingzam No, I have never been there, but I would love to go
Greetings from Tricity in Poland 😘
Thanks! And thanks for appreciating and commenting on so many of my videos!
Beautiful ❤ would so love to see Poland
I hope you make it there!!
Beautifully captured! Exactly what I was looking for to plan my trip to Gdansk. You've got a new subscriber!
Awesome, thank you! Enjoy your trip there
Thank you very much for the film.
Bery good film, thank you so much !
Glad you enjoyed it
Super clean video dude! You just helped me make decision Krakow vs Gdansk :) Thanks
So you decided Gdansk? Make sure you watch my krakow video too to make sure 🙃
Don't skip Krakow. You will be surprised how amazing it is. I kind of ended up there last summer by chance and it's became in my top 3 places on earth. There's a reason so many people visit. Warsaw is nice too but in a different way. People are intense too but was worth a look. You can't go wrong in Poland. Enjoy!
Great video…..beautiful and colorful.
Thank you! Cheers!
very well done! Greetings from Cracow
Thanks! I looooved Cracow!
Really chilled video, enjoyed it a lot. A day trip to Sopot and/or Malbork Castle are really worth doing. The only 'big' touristy thing you missed (apart from the WW2 museum, which is excellent) is the Solidarity Centre which is a big museum and conference centre that shows the history of the Solidarity movement and how that led eventually to the fall of communism across Europe. It really isn't as dry as it sounds, there are a ton of interactive exhibits and places to eat and drink, plus a rooftop garden terrace which you would have enjoyed the views from.
Oh thanks! I’ll have to check it out next time! Hope to come back
Lovely presentation of a beautiful city! -Jim
Thanks for watching!!
Thank you very much. When in Gdańsk you should visit KL Stuthoff. Very close to Gdańsk
When you get to the canals, those more modern looking buildings are newly renovated from WWII ruins. You can see where some of the original buildings are connected to the renovated parts near the base. Most of Gdansk was bombed to shit during WWII, and there are even some ruins that still exist down the opposite direction of that first canal.
Wow! Makes me want to go back and explore more
Very well done 👍 informative and easy
Glad it was helpful!
Agreed- nice job.
Thanks for watching!
When in Gdańsk you should visit KL Stuthoff. Very close to Gdańsk
Oh alright! Next time! Need to head back to Poland soon!
Hi. Thank you for this beautiful video.
There is no snow. During what month did you film this?
Thanks for watching! I was there in mid October
Really enjoying your video thank you. I’m heading to Gdańsk too later this year and I’m an avid amateur photographer, not as skilled as you obviously but I too am super excited to shoot in this part of the world. Please may I ask what dates you were there please? Cheers from Australia
Gdansk is gorgeous and perfect for any type of photographer!
I was there in October
@@thetravelingzam Awesome, similar time as I’m going! Wonderful, cheers
❤❤❤..good video 😊
Thanks for watching !
Love it 👍🏼♥️
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for bringing my channel ☺️
Your cinematography is freaking awesome man. Are the drone footage yours as well?
Wow thanks so much!! Yeah I do all of the drone footage as well!
@@thetravelingzam that's really dope. Now you've just inspired me to up my game for my channel 😆
WooooW!!! my beautiful home : ) Costa Del Sol is so boring ;)
beautiful home town. You are very lucky
Exellent
Thanks!
Why you didn’t visit Sopot and Gdynia?This is 3city in one.I guess you missed!Nice video anyway!Best wishes from Sopot!
Next time! I hope to make it back to Poland!
"Pierogis" for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and supper!!! Also as a snack between meals 🤪Great video about my hometown. Thank you 🙂
How is Gdansk in October? How many hours of daylight can we get? And are places open for tourists?
It was definitely getting cold!! and shorter days, but plenty open. Very cozy cafes and bars
My ancestors left gdansk almost 200 years ago
Oh wow
Do you use drone in you videos?
Yes I do! Gives a great perspective
Thanks for the most beautiful video I have ever seen !!!!!!!! Regarding WW2 you forgot to mention that Gdańsk was destroyed, in 1945, by Red Army !!!!!! Just like Warsaw was destroyed, in 1944, by Nazi Army !!!!!!! Both cities were rebuilt by “Polish Golden 🙌 Hands “ !!!!!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the extra history info 👍
❤ My gramma was born in Warsaw..and grampa was from Prussa..
Love all this info 'cuz I cannot afford to travel..😊❤
I hope you make it there soon!
As a amateur photographer, I would really like to see the photographs you took of Poland. Let me know if.
I am in the middle of redoing my site, but I have some photos on my Instagram @the_traveling_zam
How far from Krakow?
A bit far. Opposite side of the country. You would have to go through warsaw
It's such a shame that the golden gate is constantly under construction
Oh is it still?
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Thanks for watching!
I don't agree, it's most colourful town in Poland :D there is also Wrocław, Zalipie, Zamość higher in rank than Gdańsk (due to British Magazine "The Telegraph" and also my experience) ☻☻
I’ll start planning my next trip to Poland!
Weird the gate was in German deine*. Then again at one time gdanśk was part of Germany more than one time and the German name for the city is Danzig.
Yes very interesting history
I would hate to rain on your parade but the pierogi chain originates from my hometown (Torun) and they are some of the worst pierogi out there xd just cheap
And just to correct you, Gdansk was not "a German" city before WW1. It is a huge oversimplification. Since German settlement in the area after Polish rulers invited the Teutonic Knights in 13th cent. this was a mixed and disputed area. I say that as Polish person with German heritage from the area.
I like how the facade of the museum shows one ones own reflection and the reflection of the rebuilt city as one enters the building going down underground. It gives me the the sense of "look at yourself and the city behind you, this could have happened to you if you were born jusy a couple years earlier"
I hope to visit Torun next time and try your pierogis.
And thanks for sharing some of the history of the region!
@@thetravelingzam Just avoid Pierogarnia Stary Młyn (in Torun, Gdańsk or wherever) and you'll be fine ahahah. In Gdańsk Mandu is good.
Sounds like a plan!
Though the majority of the town's population was German speaking over centuries ... up to being 95% until the end of WW2. Regardless who was the ruler or how much autonomy they had the German population were in important part, deeply connected with the urban develepment in the area - it let the city grow and prosper.
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Berlin Brandenburek is polish not germastian
Thanks for the info
Not so difficult to pronounce the city's name correctly.
Haha with practice I’m sure
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1. Gdansk in the middle ages , like every city in Poland , Czechslovakia , Hungary , Transylvania , Estonia , Latvia , was mostly German. Krakow(Cracow) was mostly German , Budapest was mostly German till 1850 , Prague was mostly German till late 19c.
2. Gdansk was Polish since inception in 990 AD , in 1308 was taken over by German Crusaders (Crusaders did not belong to German Reich , they were subjects of Pope ) . In 1454 cities in Prussia mutinied against crusaders and asked Polish king for protection. And by this way Gdansk get a free city status within Polish kingdom. This lasted till 1793 when in the 2nd partition of Poland Gdansk became part of Prussia. in 1919 it became a Free city again till 1939 , when it became part of Germany and in 1945 became part of Poland.
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Szkoda, że nie ma polskich napisów. Mówisz w takim dziwnym języku, że nic nie rozumiem.
Haha I wish I could speak Polish
Jakim pięknym miastem jest Danzig. Niemiecki duch jest wyczuwalny nawet po dziesięcioleciach polskiej okupacji...
Lovely place to explore with really interesting hostory
In other pre-war parts of the city, the „German spirit” is of course palpable, but in the Old Town it is rather not. For this to happen, flags with a swastika would have to hang here, which can be seen in the pre-war videos. The old town is dominated by the spirit of the Netherlands, the architecture you will meet in Brugge or Gent. Immediately after reconstruction from ruins, tenement houses and buildings (town hall, churches) were gray expressionless throughout the commune, although the shapes were preserved. Only now does the Old Town reproduce what can be found in the Netherlands, with typical commercial packaging in color and gold. But it’s not a bad thing, at least it attracts tourists.
😂😂😂
@@jerzys9763 it is the same architecture you also find in Lübeck, Stralsund or Torun... it is typical for many coastal towns of the Hanseatic League.
The German influence on urbanisation, trade, culture and architecture was there over centuries ... reducing it to 12 years of flags with swastikas is wrong, one-dimensional and bias.
Half timbered houses with dark beams and white washed infills are typical for German regions. This type of construction is even called in Polish "German wall".
@@henningbartels6245
Gdańsk is historically a Polish city. He is also multicultural. You can see both Polish and German influences in it. Gdańsk was Germanized for decades. The city was rebuilt after the war based on Polish history, so the "Nu-German spirit" is nonsense. Just listen to the bugle call of Gdańsk and learn the meaning of its words and you will understand that there is no such thing as a "German spirit".
Danzig is a German town, that is Hey it is beautyful. There is no Polis Historie. All what you are showing is german.
interesting history here for sure
@@thetravelingzam Des but all the history is German not polish
@@fridolinoberboersch9425 All of the building are reconstructed, there is nothing german in this town anymore. Everything is build by Polish people.
Yes a beautiful old German town Danzig
Yes it was such a beautiful little place
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Just like Berlin located on old west Slavish teritorry.
Yes, an old German town Danzig is it what we see here
Yes very interesting little town on the Baltic
German haha good one , occupied by germans but not German
Its been completely destroyed during WWII and has been rebuilt by the Poles so not much original buildings left. Also it was started by a Polish prince and the German population played an important role only a few hundred years later. They first tried to colonize it then when Poland got invaded in 18th century it was heavily germanized since. But still it retained a Polish soul.
The Germans themselves are to blame. If the Germans hadn't started World War II, it's possible that Danzig would still be a German city. Konigsberg would also be a German city. But now Gdańsk is a Polish city, and Konigsberg has turned into Kaliningrad and belongs to Russia. And by the way, I suggest comparing what Kaliningrad looks like now compared to Gdańsk. Both cities were completely destroyed, but the Poles rebuilt Gdańsk and the Russians built a typical ugly Soviet city.
Is Gdansk and not Danzig
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Danzig mein Stadt
Beautiful city you have!