Nabrzeże Motławy — Attraction in Gdansk

An emblem for the city, the Gdańsk Crane on Motlawa’s Long Embankment dates back to the 14th century.

This piece of machinery harks back to the time when Gdańsk was in the Hanseatic League, and could load or unload four tons of cargo, lifting it to a height of 11 metres.

The power came from humans, as groups of men would walk inside two large wooden wheels as if they were hamsters.

The crane doubled as a waterside city gate and was in use up to the 1800s.

Now maintained by the National Maritime Museum, you can go in to see the wheels and an exhibition about work and daily life in the port from the 1500s...

Motlawa river is the main attraction and must visit place of Gdansk. Its right at the center of the city that we wouldn't miss it anyway. There are quite few museums like National maritime and Soldek ship museums right here. Giant wheel, kids play area are all here. Lots of shops, restaurants are here and its one place in Gdansk which would be lively even during late hours.

Pirate ship cruise starts from here and Zegluga ferry to Westerplatte, Sopot and Hel also is here near to Green gate entrance. We can just watch the river, cruise activities and spend our time here easily without...

This Motlawa silent River is surrounded with a lot of restaurants and tourist attractions. Can walk through the streets and explore the taste from all different parts of the world Mainly Polish restaurants and polish foods are highly recommended. Apart from this one can book private yachts, cruise ships trips, kayaks etc., and explore the gadansk city view in a...