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The City on a Wall: The Lion of Gdańsk

Gdansk / Tri-CityPoland IYP EditorJuly 20, 20180

Murals are a city’s silent screams to passersby urging them to stop, look and reflect; to slow down and enjoy. Here we focus on the Lion of Gdańsk mural by Marcin Budziński, which features iconic places in the city. We have prepared a list of some of them for your explore.

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Art & CultureMartin KitsonJune 12, 20180

An invitation to the World Gdansk Reunion 2018 from mayor Pawel Adamowicz

An open letter from Gdansk mayor Pawel Adamowicz to all who feel an affiliation with the city of Gdansk/Danzig, inviting them…

EventsMartin KitsonJune 11, 20180

Where to watch the 2018 World Cup in the Tri-city of Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia

With this year’s World Cup taking place in Russia, Gdansk actually finds itself kind of ‘co-hosting’ with one of the official…

Art & CultureMartin KitsonApril 18, 20181

Light up the shipyard – Vote for your favourite crane illumination

You have until tomorrow (Thursday 19th) at 21:00 to cast your vote to choose the best design for illuminating one of…

MusicPoland IYP EditorJanuary 19, 20183

Music Festivals in Poland you need to know about

If you’re a festival-goer, a music snob or a band acolyte this is a list of music festivals in Poland you…

Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonDecember 16, 20171

13 things to do in winter in and around the Tri-city

Just because it’s Baltic outside and the beautiful sandy beaches are deserted doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Here’s a list…

City GuidesPoland IYP EditorAugust 14, 20170

Gdańsk In Your Pocket no.53 (+Sopot & Gdynia)

Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonAugust 10, 20173

William & Kate pay a visit to Gdansk

July 2017 saw Gdansk visited by probably the most famous royalty on the planet when the UK’s Prince William and Princess…

PolandMartin KitsonJuly 14, 20170

A preview of the 2017/18 Polish Ekstraklasa football season

Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonJuly 1, 201714

Caught with their pants down? Police raid controversial Gdansk strip club

Ask the ConciergePoland IYP EditorMay 25, 20170

Gdańsk No.52

Gdansk / Tri-CityMartin KitsonApril 5, 20170

The Battle Over the Future of the Museum of the Second World War

Pocket ListsPoland IYP EditorMarch 16, 20171

Where To Get Your Shamrocks Off On St. Patrick’s Day in Poland

Solemn or cathartic, Christian or pagan, in Ireland or anywhere in the world, St. Paddy's is a reminder of how easy…