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There is a drawbridge in Gdansk. Come to watch it in action. It is located right in front of the Ferris wheel and operates every 30 minutes. Hordes of tourists come to watch it. Join up!

The Westerplatte peninsula is well-known as the place where the opening shots of WWII were fired. In September 1939, at the start of the German invasion of Poland, Wehrmacht troops assaulted its Polish garrison. Today Westerplatte is a memorial site and a historical park. You can still see shelled bunkers and other burnt-out ruins of military fortifications. The pivotal Guardhouse Number 1 has a small museum, while there is also an exhibition outside. Note that these museums are seasonal.

The Malbork Castle, built in the 13-14th centuries by the Teutonic Knights, a classic example of a medieval fortress. The trip from Gdansk will take you about an hour. This structure is one of two World Heritage Sites in north-central Poland. The outermost walls enclose 21ha of area, making it four times bigger than the famous Windsor Castle. Even if you are not a history enthusiast, you are likely to be impressed by its Gothic grandeur.