• Westerplatte Monument in memory of the Polish defenders. Westerplatte (. Polish pronunciation: [vɛstɛrˈplatɛ], [ˈvɛstɛrplatɛ], German pronunciation: [ˈvɛstɐplatə]...
  • The German attack also entailed a bombardment of Polish positions at Westerplatte by a battleship and the landing of German infantry on the peninsula.
  • Knowledgeable guides provide context and recount vivid stories, offering insights into the experiences of those who fought and worked on Westerplatte.
  • The building of the former Military Transit Depot (MTD) power plant on Westerplatte, although currently located on the outskirts and not open to the…
  • The name sounded strangely non-Polish. No one in school ever mentioned the Battle of Westerplatte or that World War II began there.
  • Alternatively, there is a regular "Pirate Ship" departing every two-hours between 10;00-16:00 that travel between Gdasnk and Westerplatte.
  • By the autumn of 1939, the Polish garrison occupying Westerplatte comprised of 182 soldiers expected to withstand a potential attack for twelve hours.
  • Frankly, the area could do with a little tidying up. Nevertheless, you should still visit Westerplatte on your trip to Gdańsk.