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Jul 21, 2021 10:37:42   #
weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA
 
West of the Old Town Hall we have a glance at the St Joseph's church dating back to 1482, and then enjoy the view of the beautiful building housing GDANSK GLOWNY, the main train station of the city.

GDANSK GLOWNY RAILWAY STATION - The first railway line in Gdansk opened in 1852. Around 1867, in the area of today's main railway station (Glowny) a small, temporary passenger terminal "Danzig Hohes Tor" (Gdansk High Gate) was built. Access to it was only from the west, from the so-called "Promenade", as to the east of the station stood the fortifications and moat of Gdansk. Once the old moat was filled and the western walls were demolished, the station could begin to expand eastwards. The existing station was built between 1894 and 1900 and officially opened in October 1900. In 1945 the station was set on fire and was restored after WW II. The tower escaped the fire.


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TRIP INFO: Set # 1 provides a brief introduction, maps and information for the entire series. Find it at:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-693834-1.html

DETAILS ON POLAND: Set 56 provides an intro, see: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-700547-1.html

DETAILS ON GDANSK/DANZIG: Set 83 provides an intro, see: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-703812-1.html

EARLIER POSTS of this series: Access my topic list, the new posts are listed in reverse chronological order:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-topic-list?usernum=45105

Thank you for visiting, I recommend viewing the downloads and look forward to your comments and questions.

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1 - St Joseph's church, rear facade seen from the Hevelius park, construction started in 1482
1 - St Joseph's church, rear facade seen from the ...
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2 - St Joseph's church, rear facade with the large stained glass window seen from outside
2 - St Joseph's church, rear facade with the large...
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3 - St Joseph's church: forward part of the church with the altar and stained glass window
3 - St Joseph's church: forward part of the church...
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4 - Stained glass window
4 - Stained glass window...
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5 - Decorative plaque of the Holy Family
5 - Decorative plaque of the Holy Family...
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6 - Gdansk Glowny railway station (1900): Main tower
6 - Gdansk Glowny railway station (1900): Main tow...
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7 - Top of main tower and facade
7 - Top of main tower and facade...
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8 - Detail of top of the main tower
8 - Detail of top of the main tower...
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9 - Originally part of the historic complex of the Main Railway Station, this neo-gothic building dates back to 1910 and used to be the seat of the railway inspectorate, it now houses the Central Hotel
9 - Originally part of the historic complex of the...
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10 - Attractive upper part of the facade of the Hotel Central
10 - Attractive upper part of the facade of the Ho...
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Jul 21, 2021 10:38:34   #
weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA
 
City map of the center of Gdansk/Danzig for your reference


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Jul 21, 2021 10:42:16   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
Another interesting series, Joe.

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Jul 21, 2021 10:52:04   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Amazing architectural work!!

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Jul 21, 2021 10:53:47   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Great set Joe.

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Jul 21, 2021 11:11:27   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Great series, Joe.

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Jul 21, 2021 11:41:48   #
Susan yamakawa
 
Thank you

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Jul 21, 2021 12:02:43   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
More of your good work, Joe! The first 3 shots are impressive.

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Jul 21, 2021 12:08:58   #
Susan yamakawa
 
Thank you

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Jul 21, 2021 12:44:29   #
weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA
 
NMGal wrote:
Another interesting series, Joe.


Thank you Barbara, glad you enjoyed it.

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Jul 21, 2021 12:45:08   #
weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA
 
Longshadow wrote:
Amazing architectural work!!


Thank you Bill, yes they did amazing work on that tower.

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Jul 21, 2021 12:45:30   #
weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA
 
angler wrote:
Great set Joe.


Thank you very much Jim!

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Jul 21, 2021 12:46:26   #
weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA
 
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great series, Joe.


Thank you very much Earnest.

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Jul 21, 2021 12:47:06   #
weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA
 
Susan yamakawa wrote:
Thank you


Thanks to you too, Susan.

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Jul 21, 2021 12:48:39   #
weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA
 
UTMike wrote:
More of your good work, Joe! The first 3 shots are impressive.


Thank you Mike, glad to hear that you were impressed by my namesake's church!

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