Gdynia is a young, but quickly expanding harbor city situated just at the seashore, offering many tourist attractions as well as splendid shopping opportunities and a lot of entertainment. The city was founded as a Polish harbor in 1926. Because of its unusual location, you will easily catch great views of the sea and beautiful scenery, and also find long stroll sidewalks, beautiful waterfronts, marinas and yacht clubs. Gdynia is the only city in Poland and one of the few in Europe to pride on such a long and accessible seashore.

The city has a good transportation system, so you won't have any problems reaching Gdynia from either of the other cities. You can get here by SKM trains, or by car. Kosciuszki square (Skwer Kościuszki) is the sightseeing center of Gdynia. The ships moored in dockyards , like the ORP Błyskawica destroyer ("Lightning") or Dar Pomorza (the Pomeranian Gift) for instance, are the biggest tourist attractions. In summertime you can embark on a tourist ship "Viking II", which offers sightseeing cruises around the Bay of Gdańsk in the daytime, while at night it serves as a boat-restaurant.
 
Scenes that you could otherwise admire only in the depths of the oceans offered by The Maritime Museum and Aquarium (Oceanarium) will leave you speechless. Now we recommend taking a walk along the Seaside Promenade (Bulwar Nadmorski), or visiting the nearby Contrast Cafe for a beer. You can enjoy the beautiful panorama of the harbor and of the city from the top of Kamienna Góra (Stony Mount), easily recognizable by the large cross on its top. On your way to the mountain, you will pass the famous Musical Theatre (Teatr Muzyczny), which stages the world's most-famed musicals (you may still be able to get a ticket - check tonight's shows).

Another famous place is the Municipal Theatre (Teatr Miejski), with its Summer Stage (Scena Letnia) on the beach in Orłowo, where all shows are accompanied by the gentle humming of the waves. Jazz artists from all over the world often perform in Sax Club, placed in the main building of the Theatre.

Gdynia is also a great city for shopping. The most attractive places for spending your money are Starowiejska and Świętojańska streets. There is a modern and exclusive shopping center named "Batory", at the intersection of 10 Lutego and Władysława IV streets, where luxurious shops and state-of-the-art architecture intermingle.
 
You can also find other modern shopping malls (like Géant or Hit, Klif) on the outskirts of Gdynia.

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