Gdańsk-Oliwa

Oliwa Cathedral - organ
The church dedicated to the Holy Trinity, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Bernard was built as a Cistercian temple in the 13th century. Oliwa Cathedral is the longest church in Poland. The Rococo organ dating from the period 1763-1788 is an impressive highlight of the Cathedral. The organ was constructed by the master, Johann Wulff, and Friedrich Rudolf Dalitz, and when built, it was considered the biggest organ in Europe www.gdansk.pl

Oliwa Park
The origins of the impressive park landscaping in Oliwa can be associated with the Cistercians, who established a vegetable and herbal garden in the direct vicinity of the monastery. Some rare, valuable species of trees and other plants can be seen here; for example, tulip tree, Colorado white fir, Douglas fir. The rich flora is even more attractive thanks to the flocks of wild ducks, swans as well as the ubiquitous squirrels. Apart from the magnificent nature, the Oliwa garden also offers other tourist attractions. Worth mentioning here is the Abbots’ Palace, which is a valuable historic building dating back to the 18th century, as well as artistic works representing primarily the Gdańsk Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition.
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Oliwa ZOO
The Gdańsk zoo is one of the biggest zoological gardens in Poland. It is an attractive recreational and educational place visited each year by hundreds of thousands of tourists and inhabitants of the Tri-City. Nowadays, there are about 1177 representatives of 209 species here.
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The Water Smithy
The historic smithy has been perfectly integrated into the picturesque surroundings of the Oliwska Valley. Metallurgical workshops functioned in this area in the 16th century. You can admire an interesting classic of the old technology, composed of: a two-part building with three water-wheels, a millpond, hammers, a heating stove, huge shears for cutting metal etc.
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The Gate House
The Gate House is rated among the most valuable attractions of the historic Oliwa district. Built in the 14th century as a seat of the voit of the monastery and a gate to the extensive Oliwa abbey. Interesting attractions of this historic building are two sundials integrated into its walls and constructed as long ago as the 18th century.
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The Valley of Joy
The valley located in the nearby neighbourhood of the historic Oliwa disrict is one of the most picturesque fragments of Gdańsk nature. The valley, with the picturesque Oliwski Stream, formed a wonderful combination of wild nature and architectural structures, including buildings clearly intended for manufacturing purposes. The Patrician Manor House from the 18th century, beautifully reconstructed in recent years, was also one of the attractions of this charming valley.
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