GdańskvsWarsaw
Can't decide between Gdańsk and Warsaw? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Gdańsk
Gdańsk is a Baltic jewel that rose from WWII ashes to become one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Its Long Market is lined with colorful merchant houses, while the historic shipyards where Solidarity began offer powerful history lessons.
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Warsaw
Warsaw is a phoenix city, meticulously rebuilt after WWII and now thriving as a modern European capital. The beautifully reconstructed Old Town contrasts with communist-era architecture and gleaming skyscrapers, telling a story of resilience and renewal.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Gdańsk offers Long Market, Neptune Fountain, Mariacka Street
Warsaw offers Old Town Market Square, Royal Castle, Lazienki Park
Food & Dining
Gdańsk is famous for its local dining scene
Warsaw is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Gdańsk offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Warsaw has legendary nightlife
Best Time to Visit
May to September
May to September
Weather
Summer: 22°C, Winter: 0°C
Summer: 24°C, Winter: -1°C
Top Attractions in Gdańsk
- 1Long Market
- 2Neptune Fountain
- 3Mariacka Street
- 4St. Mary's Church
- 5European Solidarity Centre
- 6Crane Gate
Top Attractions in Warsaw
- 1Old Town Market Square
- 2Royal Castle
- 3Lazienki Park
- 4POLIN Museum
- 5Palace of Culture and Science
- 6Warsaw Uprising Museum
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Trésors Cachés
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Trésors Cachés à Gdańsk
- 1
Uphagen's House (Dom Uphagena)
A perfectly preserved 18th-century bourgeois residence on Ulica Długa, offering an intimate glimpse into the daily life of a wealthy merchant family.
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St. Nicholas Church (Kościół św. Mikołaja)
A Dominican church in the Old Town that miraculously survived WWII completely intact, retaining its original medieval interior.
Trésors Cachés à Warsaw
- 1
KERET House
The world's narrowest house, squeezed between two buildings in the Wola district, designed by architect Jakub Szczęsny as an art installation and occasional residence for writers.
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Pawilony Nowy Świat
A hidden row of tiny, eclectic bars and cafes tucked in a courtyard just off the bustling Nowy Świat street.
Quartiers à Explorer
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Meilleurs Quartiers à Gdańsk
Main Town (Główne Miasto)
The historic heart and tourist epicenter of Gdańsk.
Old Town (Stare Miasto)
Older than the Main Town but more low-key, with a lived-in, residential feel.
Meilleurs Quartiers à Warsaw
Stare Miasto & Nowe Miasto (Old Town & New Town)
The historic heart, painstakingly rebuilt after WWII.
Śródmieście (City Center)
The bustling modern downtown, a mix of pre-war elegance, communist-era grandeur, and contemporary glass towers.
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Our Verdict
Both Gdańsk and Warsaw are incredible destinations. Gdańsk excels in amber and Hanseatic history, while Warsaw stands out for rebuilt Old Town and WWII history.
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nightlife
Warsaw
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