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  AllRefer.com - Gdansk, Poland (Polish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
466,700), capital of Pomorskie prov., N Poland, on a branch of the Vistula and on the Gulf of Gdansk.
The port cities of Gdansk and Gdynia and the nearby resort of Sopot are administered as a single city.
Gdansk was annexed to Germany from Sept. 1, 1939, until its fall to the Soviet army early in 1945.
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 GDANSK
The capital of Poland's "Pomorze" province, the city of Gdansk is located at the mouth of the Vistula River on the Baltic Sea.
Gdansk is part of the Trojmiasto, or Three-City, urban area, made up of the towns of Gdansk, Gdynia, and Sopot.
In 1772 Gdansk was seized by Prussia, and in 1793 it became part of that country.
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 Gdansk -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Tensions arising from quarrels between Germany and Poland over control of the Free City served as a pretext for the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939 and the outbreak of World War II.
Poland, with Soviet backing, engaged in a programme of expulsion of all Germans from the city.
Contemporary Gdańsk is the capital of the Pomeranian province and is one of the major centres of economic and administrative life in Poland.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gd/gdansk.htm   (1717 words)

  
 Poland on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Mixed marriages in migration from the Ukraine to Poland.
Emerging leader of the tax avant-garde: Poland's proposal to institute a flat tax on individual and corporate incomes.
Poland, Auschwitz.1989.Groups of Jewish " twins " treated by the dreaded camp Doctor Mengele, revisiting the Auschwitz camp.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/p/poland.asp   (557 words)

  
 WorldTravelGate.net® - Culture of the city of Gdansk,Poland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Those who made their way to Gdansk in 1997, when the city was celebrating for almost 365 days its 1000th anniversary, had a wonderful opportunity to become acquainted with all the features that make this proud and beautiful city exceptional.
Among the general hurly-burly of carefree festivity, the citizens of Gdansk and their guests did not fail to notice particular moments which were the crowning of the city`s cultural, sporting and social aspirations.
Another great success of Gdansk`s millennium summer was the Shakespeare Festival, organised by the Theatrum Gedanense Foundation, which recalled the tradition of Shakespeare`s plays performed in Gdansk during the Bard of Avon`s lifetime.
www.eurotravelling.net /poland/gdansk/gdansk_culture.htm   (2192 words)

  
 Gdansk  Poland - In Your Pocket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
August marked the 25th anniversary of the signing of the August Accords in the Gdańsk shipyards: a key moment in history which many regard as the spark that inspired the fall of communism.
Gdansk In Your Pocket is the most comprehensive guide you will find covering the city, and includes everything from hotel and restaurant listings to bars, clubs and museums.
Poland produces an estimated 120,000,000 litres of pure alcohol per year, enough to fill 32 Olympic swimming pools.
www.inyourpocket.com /poland/gdansk/en   (450 words)

  
 WELCOME TO WROCLAW
Wroclaw is the fourth biggest city in Poland, with the population of 700000 inhabitants.
The capital of southwestern Poland's province of Lower Silesia, the city of Wroclaw is located on the Oder River approximately 190 miles (310 kilometers) southwest of Warsaw and 125 miles (200 kilometers) east of Dresden, Germany.
As Poland's fourth largest city, Wroclaw is a center of industry, communications, transport, education, and the arts.
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 Gdansk, Poland, Pictures
Gdansk (German Danzig), city in northern Poland, the administrative center of Gdansk Province, a seaport on the Gulf of Gdansk (formerly Danzig).
Cultural and educational institutions in Gdansk include Gdansk Polytechnical University (1945) and the University of Gdansk (1970); music, art, and trade schools; a municipal library; and a number of theaters.
Commercially, Gdansk is one of the most important cities in Poland: It has not only port facilities and inland-water connections with the valley of the Wisla but also direct rail connections with Warsaw and other major points in the country and throughout Europe.
www.greatestcities.com /Europe/Poland/Gdansk_Danzig_city.htm   (398 words)

  
 POLISH NEWS - Explore Poland - GDANSK, POLAND.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Gdansk, a city of beauty, history, the arts and if that weren't enough, of aSt Mary`s Church in Gdañsk is Europe`s biggest mediaeval brick church.
For those wishing to investigate Poland's recent history, the Gdansk shipyard and shipyard workers monument on Plac Solidarnosci Robotniczej, are an essential stop.
We chose to explore the "Museum of the History of Gdansk" which is housed in the 14th century Main Town Hall.
www.polishnews.com /fulltext/explore/2001/explore66_1.shtml   (779 words)

  
 Lipce Hotel, Gdansk, Poland
Gdansk is one of the most attractive cities in Poland and one of the biggest ports on the Baltic sea coast.
The city of Gdansk has had an eventful history; it has always had its own unique local color.
The magnificent historic townhouses, the Town Hall (14-16th c.), and the port crane Zuraw from the fifteenth century testify to Gdansk's centuries of tradition.
www.polhotels.com /Gdansk/Lipce   (282 words)

  
 Poland's Solidarity Movement: Happy 25th Birthday, Solidarity. Where Are You Now? - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Poland was thrilled to join the EU, but the nation still sometimes feels like an unloved child.
I was in Poland when the country joined NATO in 1999.
Solidarity is one of Poland's very rare, lovely, positive experiences of the 20th century.
www.spiegel.de /international/spiegel/0,1518,369978,00.html   (1481 words)

  
 In Poland, Twins Shoot for Moon
GDANSK, Poland -- When they were kids, the Kaczynski twins were a pair of tricksters.
That notion is reinforced by Lech Kaczynski himself, who would not rule out the possibility in an interview on Wednesday in Gdansk, the Baltic seaport and birthplace of Solidarity.
The elections come at a pivotal moment for Poland, one of the United States' most loyal allies and a member of the U.S.-led military coalition in Iraq.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/24/AR2005092401466.html   (598 words)

  
 Holidays in Poland - Travelling to Poland - Trips to Poland - www.reiswijs.co.uk
Gdansk is a quiet and peaceful town and Krakow is Poland's very own Prague.
Sadly, when World War Two began in Gdansk and swept through Warsaw, the two cities were almost entirely destroyed but thanks to painstaking restoration their old towns have now returned to their former glory.
As Poland's cultural capital, this beautiful city is a hotbed of art, music and culture from buskers and street artists in the main square to opera in the concert halls.
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 Gdansk Hotel, Apartments, Hotels and Accommodation in Gdansk Poland
It has retained a Teutonic splendor from the times when Gdansk was a rich member of the Hanseatic League.
We have a range of options from 25 sq metre rooms situated in a tall Hanseatic townhouse overlooking the Motlawa through fully-equipped renovated apartments in the shadow of the Town Hall to a majestic 3-bedroomed, 2-storey apartment which comes complete with jacuzzi.
Gdansk Hotels, Gdansk Apartments, Accommodation in Gdansk
www.warsawshotel.com /gdansk-hotels.htm   (264 words)

  
 Gdansk Hostels - Accommodation in Gdansk, Poland - Budget Backpackers
We have 3 Gdansk hostels and budget hotels, all of which offer fantastic accommodation with a wide range of amenities and cheap room rates.
Gdansk is the most important of Poland's northern cities, and the birthplace of Jan Heweliusz, Arthur Schopenhauer and Gunter Gra, as well as the Solidarity movement.
Find your ideal accommodation in Gdansk, Poland with kasbah.com, as well as many other top destinations in Poland including Gdansk, Gniew and Karpacz plus the popular cities Krakow, Lodz and Lupkow.
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 Gdansk Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Gdansk Poland | Superior Hotels
Gdansk Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Gdansk Poland
A charming four star hotel which is a recent building.The Hanza hotel is located in center of old town.
We are a modern, comfortable hotel situated right on the beach, close to the tourist resort of Sopot.
www.superior-hotels.com /de/pl/gdansk   (382 words)

  
 Accommodation Poland. Booking Online. Instant Confirmation. Hotel Poland.
Poland lies between the rivers Bug and Oder on one hand, and the Carpathian and Sudeten mountains and the Baltic Sea on the other.
Cracow, the former capital of Poland, was established as the junction of trade routes.
Gdansk (Sopot and Gdynia) set up next to each other, are situated on the Polish Baltic Sea coast and are commonly called the Tri-City.
www.accommodation.pl   (384 words)

  
 Hotels in Poland - Poland-Bookings.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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We are able to offer the most competitive rates on hotels in POLAND due to the high volumes of reservations we deliver to the hotels and our personal relationship with them Flexible payment We request no payments in advance and will not charge your credit card.
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 Pictures of Gdansk, Poland
One of the cities you really should visit when traveling to Poland, is Gdansk.
And when you want the modern times: there are lots of shops with amber and silver, and terraces to sit and watch other people.
We think the old center is great place and, obviously, this opinion is shared by lots of tourists and also by inhabitants of Gdansk itself.
www.bamjam.net /Poland/Gdansk.html   (190 words)

  
 Gdansk Life | Gdansk Travel Guide | Restaurants Pubs Bars Hotels and Gdansk Apartments | Poland
are making sure that Poland's coastline has more than one ace up its sleeve.
Whether you're just booked to travel or already in Gdansk, we're sure we can help you make the very best of your stay.
We look forward to passing on all the best information and advice about the Tri-City, so that you'll be able to enjoy life here as much as we do.
www.gdansk-life.com   (263 words)

  
 Cheap Flights to Gdansk, Poland - Discount Airlines Europe
Gdansk Airport is located 5 km to the north west from Gdansk.
City of Gdańsk - Much information for anyone planning a visit to Gdańsk including tips on what to do and see, accommodation, restaurants, nightlife and also an interactive map of the city and a number of webcams.
Gdansk Airport - Official website for the Gdansk Airport with some information for passengers.
www.euroflights.info /poland/gdansk   (104 words)

  
 Car Hire in Gdansk airport Poland from carhire.co.uk
We are the online specialist for car hire in gdansk airport and other destinations in europe.
You need to enjoy your travels to gdansk airport, so why not let Carhire.co.uk take care of your car rentals.
Gdansk airport is located in the north of Poland a few miles from Gdansk city.
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 Gdansk Hotels, hotels in Gdansk, Poland | Poland Hotel Guide
The podewils is the only one 5 star hotel in thenorth of poland.
It is very well situated in thecentre of gdansk which gives it easy access to theold town and many historical monuments.
May we introduce you to the Holiday Inn Gdansk setting new standards of excellence in the Tri-City area.
gdansk.polandhotelguide.com   (202 words)

  
 Cheap Flight Gdansk Poland - UK Shop Search > Cheap Flight Gdansk Poland
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 Hotels in Gdansk - Bartan hotel Gdansk - Poland hotels - hotel Bartan in Gdansk, Poland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The BARTAN Hotel is a modern, elegant *** hotel in Gdansk.
It is situated in the seaside district, on the picturesque Sobieszewska Island, 15 km away from the centre of Gdansk.
The room with top quality interior finish is adequately sound-proof and has the adventage of natural daylight or artificial light which is not tiring for the eyes.
www.ehotele.pl /english/gdansk/bartan   (340 words)

  
 International Civic Heraldry - Poland - GDANSK
After the second world war the state became again a part of Poland.
The oldest seal of Gdansk dates from the 13th century and only showed St. Mary.
On a seal known since 1299 the town is called Danzikh, and the seal shows a Kogge (typical ship of the Hanseatic League).
www.ngw.nl /int/pol/g/gdansk.htm   (435 words)

  
 Flights to Gdansk, Poland from Northern Airports - Flight Comparison.co.uk
Flights to Gdansk, Poland from Northern Airports, UK Historical Data for Flights to Gdansk, Poland departing in December 2005 !
Shown below is our Historical Data for the Cheapest Flights to Gdansk from Northern Airports, in the UK for flights departing in December 2005.
Remember, the data shown for flights to Gdansk is based only on data which we have held for this particular flight and should not be used as a definitive guide.
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 Holiday Inn in Gdansk, Poland - Online Reservations to Holiday Inn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The hotel is situated in the very center of Gdansk,"...
The hotel you have selected, the Holiday Inn, may be booked online or by calling our hotel reservation telephone number 1-888-254-0637.
Once you have made your hotel reservation, you will receive an email confirmation from Poland Hotels confirming the reservation along with all the details you may need including the phone number and address of the Holiday Inn in Gdansk, Poland.
www.hotel-poland.com /city/Gdansk/hotels/10222952.html   (131 words)

  
 ExperiencePoland.com - Poland Travel & Hotels Guide
The hotel has got superb location: in the centre of Gdansk Old City next to the Marina.
Krakow, Warsaw, Poznan, Wroclaw, Gdansk and Zakopane are all vibrant, modern, fascinating and fabulous cities showing all Polish culture, history and style.
Performances by avant-garde theatres from Poland and abroad.
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 Gdansk  Poland - In Your Pocket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Poland was plunged into national mourning with the news that Pope John Paul II had passed away on Saturday night, April 2.
The meteoric rise of Prokom Trefl Sopot has been nothing short of a local phenomena.
The team, founded in 1995, have gone from obscurity to the top of Poland’s basketball league in little over six years.
www.inyourpocket.com /poland/gdansk/en/links   (145 words)

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