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Wisłoujście Fortress (branch of the Museum of Gdańsk)

ul. Stara Twierdza 1, 80-551 Gdańsk, woj. pomorskie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Fortresses & Fortifications

Wisłoujście Fortress

Location and surroundings

The fortress lies at the mouth of the Dead Vistula in Gdańsk, historically guarding the entrance to the port. It is a branch of the Museum of Gdańsk.

History

A structure with a centuries-long history, featuring a characteristic round tower-lighthouse (the Wreath) and the Carré fort. Under the management of the Museum of Gdańsk since 1974.

What to see

The tour covers the history, architecture and curiosities of the site, including areas not accessible to individual visitors.

Who it is for

For lovers of Gdańsk's history, fortifications and tourists.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Visiting only with a guide
  • Duration approx. 2.5 hrs
  • Organised groups from 10 people - advance reservation

Season and hours

Guided tours during the season (approx. May-September); hours depend on the month. Current schedule on the Museum of Gdańsk website.

Getting there

Port district of Gdańsk, ul. Stara Twierdza 1.

Contact

  • WWW: muzeumgdansk.pl (Wisłoujście Fortress branch)
  • Tel.: +48 512 418 731
Cost: Bilet normalny 35 zł, ulgowy 25 zł, rodzinny 94 zł; grupy zorganizowane taniej (wg Muzeum Gdańska) Visit duration: Guided tour approx. 2.5 hrs. Seasonality: Seasonal (mainly May-Sep) Opening hours: Sezonowo 10:00-16:00/18:00 (wg miesiąca)

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Sposób dojazdu

  • Pieszo

Kontakt

Source: https://muzeumgdansk.pl/oddzialy-muzeum/twierdza-wisloujscie/; https://www.nocowanie.pl/twierdza_wisloujscie,894.html; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wis%C5%82ouj%C5%9Bcie_Fortress