Westerplatte

Discover Westerplatte, a symbol of heroism and the site of the outbreak of World War II.

Guided sightseeing

Westerplatte

Duration time: 3 hours
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The official Polish speaking Guide

Sightseeing

What to see

History of Westerplatte

Westerplatte is a place of symbolic importance for the history of Poland. In the years 1926-1939 it was located in the Free City of Gdańsk as part of the Republic of Poland. It was here, in 1939, that World War II began, when Polish defenders resisted German aggression. Westerplatte has become a symbol of the heroism and determination of the Polish nation. Today, it is a place of national memory, where the Monument to the Coast Defenders and a military cemetery are located.

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One of the first battles of World War II took place at Westerplatte, which began with the attack of the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein on a Polish military outpost on September 1, 1939.

Place description

Westerplatte

Westerplatte, picturesquely situated on a peninsula on the Bay of Gdańsk, is a place of great historical importance. The name has not changed over the centuries, which proves its unique cultural identity. It is a symbol of national myths and heroism in the face of war aggression in 1939, when the first act of armed aggression by Germany against Poland took place. It was here that the first battle of World War II took place, lasting from September 1 to September 7, during which the Polish garrison defended itself heroically for 7 days.

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