Mariacka Street
The street is famous for its numerous stalls selling amber, which additionally attracts tourists and lovers of this golden resin. The perfect place for unforgettable photos.
What to see
History Mariacka Street Gdańsk
Frequently asked questions
Mariacka Street
Most popular attractions
European Solidarity Center
- 2 km from the center
- Touring time: 2.5 hours
- A fascinating story about the history of Solidarity
- Modern exhibition technologies
Stutthof Museum in Sztutowo
- 53 km from the center
- Touring time: 2.5 hours
- Nazi concentration camp
Old Harbor Crane
- 5 minutes from the center
- Touring time: 1 hour
- Exhibition about the former port of Gdańsk
- Icon of the city of Gdańsk
Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk
- 1.6 km from the center
- Touring time: 3 hours
- One of the best-rated museums in Poland
- A well-prepared exhibition
Amber Museum
- 0.8 km from the center
- Touring time: 1.5 hours
- Over 1,000 amber exhibits
"Sołdek" Ship Muzeum
- 0.75 km from the center
- Tour: 45 minutes
- The world's only steam-powered ore coal ship.
Main Town Hall
- Centrum
- Touring time: 1 hour
- Observation Tower
- Richly decorated interiors by masters of Gdańsk art
The most interesting places
Centrum
Mariacka Street
Mariacka Street, formerly known as Frauengasse, is a street with a rich and long history that began in 1350. For centuries, it was the center of merchant life in Gdańsk, which can be seen in the preserved tenement houses with characteristic lintels and unique carving details. Walking along this street, you can easily imagine its former importance, when it was teeming with commercial and cultural life, constituting one of the most important points on the city map. Currently, the street, closed to vehicular traffic, is a popular meeting place, offering both residents and tourists numerous cultural and gastronomic attractions.
