Gdańsk

Ul. Mariacka

  ul. Mariacka, Gdańsk ,   Old Town         13 Nov 2024
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Locally known as simply Mariacka, this cobbled street lined with amber galleries and cafés, runs from St. Mary's Basilica to the Motława River. It was badly damaged during WWII, though unlike other streets in Old Town Gdańsk which were reconstructed with new materials, ul. Mariacka was pieced back together with salvaged-debris from elsewhere in the neighbourhood. The most notable relics on this street are the ornate gargoyle rain gutters on the gabled terraced houses, known locally as Rzygacze (ENG: Spewers). The exquisite detail of the railings, front stoops and stone terraces lining the street are characteristic of Gdańsk Old Town.
ul. Mariacka in Gdańsk Old Town during the evening. Photo by Claudio Ciardi.
Gdańsk is the amber capital of the Baltic states and you will see many stalls selling this curious mineral all over Tri-city. However, ul. Mariacka is where the most knowledgable and prestigious amber dealers can be found. Take a look at Galeria Wydra, Salonik Pod Skrzydlatym Aniołem and Amberstyl just around the corner. Some of the best coffee houses in Tri-city reside here as well, most notably Drukarnia in the old printing house. Next door there is the charming abode of Café Kamienica and Literacka is a cosy wine bar that offers wild boar and other impressive items on their food menu. ul. Mariacka is a must visit in Gdańsk!
Mariacka Gate, leading onto ul. Mariacka in Gdańsk Old Town.

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Cafe Kamienica
ul. Mariacka 37/39, Gdańsk
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Drink under the gables and gargoyles of Mariacka in this standout café/bar, a boho space set on two levels. Consisting of strip-wood floors and arty loot this is a place not short on charm and, when the weather is warmer, one of the biggest and best terr
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Drukarnia
ul. Mariacka 36, Gdańsk
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A smart café on the picturesque ul. Mariacka, which is located in what was once a printing house (hence the name – 'Drukarnia' means just that in English). The look is qu
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St. Mary's Basilica
ul. Podkramarska 5, Gdańsk
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Gdańsk's most visible place of worship, St. Mary's Basilica is believed to be the largest brick church in the world. The interior vault supports 37 windows, over 300 tombstones and 31
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Amberstyl Workshop & Gallery
ul. Długie Pobrzeże 31, Gdańsk
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Owned and run by Zbigniew Strzelczyk, one of the most senior Amber Masters in Poland, who has been sourcing and working amber for over 40 years. Find him at his workshop/gallery on the quayside next to the crane. Note that Mr. Strzelczyk was the master c
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Galeria Wydra
ul. Mariacka 49, Gdańsk
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A prestigious Amber dealer on ul. Mariacka selling a wide range of products. Aside from your usual jewellery products (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings etc.) the artisans associ
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Manufaktura Bursztynu S&A
ul. Targ Węglowy 26
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Manufaktura Bursztynu S&A is now the combined site of its Amber workshop and, more recently, S&A Jewellery Store, formerly on ul. Mariacka. Bec
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Salonik pod Skrzydlatym Aniołem
ul. Mariacka 25/26, Gdańsk
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A small family business with an outlet on ul.Mariacka. The mother and daughter team offer some genuinely original and local gifts. On one hand there are hand sewn and embroidered clothes made from Polish linen and they will make to measure for you. Then
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Wine Bar Literacka
ul. Mariacka 50/52, Gdańsk
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Set in one of the chocolate box houses on the wonderful ul. Mariacka, this is a long-standing venue which has been revolutionised by a change in ownership in recent years. First they made this cosy three level bar welcoming by adding a comprehensive drin
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