From War to Freedom: WWII and Solidarity

Route map

Route stops

1. 1

   Second World War Museum

   This museum, which opened in 2017, explores the Second World War with a particular focus on Gdansk, where the conflict began on 1 September 1939. Located 14 metres underground, it features over 5,000 m² of permanent exhibitions spread across its subterranean galleries. It's worth a visit to understand the historical significance of this city during the war years and to see what to see through thoughtfully curated displays.

   
2. 2

   Museum of the Polish Post Office

   Building defended on 1 Sept 1939, one of the first battles of WWII

   
3. 3

   Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970

   Three 42 m steel crosses on Solidarity Square by the Shipyard

   
4. 4

   Gate No. 2 of the Gdańsk Shipyard

   Main entrance to the Shipyard, scene of the 1970 and 1980 strikes

   
5. 5

   European Solidarity Centre

   Opened in 2014, the European Solidarity Centre is Poland's leading museum, housed alongside the historic Gdansk shipyard. This museum, library and educational hub documents the Solidarność movement and its pivotal role in the collapse of communism across Europe. The institution serves as both a repository of crucial 20th-century history and an active centre for learning and civic engagement, making it essential visiting for anyone seeking to understand post-war European politics.