• Westerplatte Monument in memory of the Polish defenders. Westerplatte (. Polish pronunciation: [vɛstɛrˈplatɛ], [ˈvɛstɛrplatɛ], German pronunciation: [ˈvɛstɐplatə]...
  • While the ammunition was finally unloaded by British troops, the incident led to the establishment of a permanent ammunition depot at the Westerplatte and...
  • Apart from its historical significance, Westerplatte's natural setting offers scenic views of the Baltic Sea and opportunities for nature walks along the peninsula's...
  • The Monument to the Defenders of the Coast on Westerplatte is 25 meters high and consists of 236 granite blocks.
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  • On March 14, 1924, Westerplatte was designated as a place where military equipment and ammunition could be unloaded, stored and transported.
  • For several decades, Westerplatte has been associated with the Monument to the Defenders of the Coast, unveiled ceremoniously in October 1966.
  • What I found surprising is how much there was to see at Westerplatte despite it being a small battle that in the overall scheme of the Second World War was...