Residents/Population:	487 371
Area:	262 km2
Expenditure per capita:	9 537,88 zł
Website:	www.gdansk.pl
Rulers/Leaders:
Aleksandra DulkiewiczMayor of Gdańsk	Agnieszka OwczarczakChair of the City Council

Gdańsk is one of the most recognizable Polish cities. It gained worldwide fame thanks to Lech Wałęsa and the "Solidarity" movement. The city prides itself on its over a thousand-year history, Hanseatic heritage, vibrant economic development, and cultural potential. Trading traditions, a strategic geographical location, and dynamic economic growth—especially in the knowledge-based economy—make the capital of the Gdańsk-Gdynia-Sopot Metropolitan Area (MAGGS) an ideal place for investment.

Logistics and Infrastructure
The city boasts the deepest and one of the largest seaports on the Baltic Sea, adapted to handle the world's largest container ships. In recent years, a modern container terminal was built here, designed to service ocean-going container ships and ro-ro vessels. Fast communication with the world is ensured by the modern Lech Wałęsa Airport, which operates flights to major European cities. The distribution of goods in international transit to Central and Eastern European countries is facilitated by a consistently expanding network of road and rail connections.

Investment Potential and Tourism
The dynamically developing real estate market opens up increasing opportunities for investors, encompassing the construction of modern office buildings, production centers, logistics and distribution hubs, as well as residential apartments.
Gdańsk is a vital component of Pomerania's tourist appeal and one of the most frequently visited destinations in Poland. Numerous historical monuments, cultural heritage assets, natural attractions, and opportunities for active recreation by the sea (23 kilometers of clean beaches) attract approximately 6 million domestic and international tourists to the city each year.

Heritage and City Image
The tourist image of Gdańsk, shaped over the years, is defined by charming streets, historical interiors, wide and clean beaches, sailing and cultural trails, a constantly developing accommodation base, elegant restaurants, and atmospheric cafes. The spiritual heritage of Gdańsk consists of the "Solidarity" tradition, the merchant ethos of the medieval Hanseatic League, and a number of prominent figures associated with the city, such as Hevelius, Kabrun, Fahrenheit, Schopenhauer, Chodowiecki, and Nobel laureates Grass and Wałęsa.

Landmarks and Monuments
The symbols of Gdańsk are its most magnificent monuments. While it is impossible to list all the highly recommended and unique places, the ones Gdańsk is most famous for include:

The Main and Old Town, featuring Długa Street and the Long Market (Długi Targ), which together form the Royal Route.

The Main Town Hall, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Archcathedral Basilica.

The city also possesses many monuments of fortification art, including the Wisłoujście Fortress, the Grodzisko Fort defenses, and the complex of bastions in the Lower Town. Symbolic commemorations of important yet tragic events in Gdańsk's history include the Monument to the Defenders of the Coast on Westerplatte, the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers in front of the Gdańsk Shipyard, and the Monument to the Defenders of the Polish Post.

Culture and Recreation
The tourist and cultural map of Gdańsk is enriched by 21 cultural institutions, 19 museums and museum branches, 13 art galleries, 27 cinema halls, and 6 theaters and musical institutions.
Gdańsk also features green spaces designed for recreation. The forest and park complexes include the picturesque Tri-City Landscape Park with marked hiking and cycling trails, the Adam Mickiewicz Oliwa Park, the President Ronald Reagan Seaside Park, and the Ptasi Raj nature reserve on Sobieszewo Island. Water sports enthusiasts have access to a yacht marina on the Motława River in the very heart of the city, as well as inland water routes on the Motława Channel. Meanwhile, beachgoers can enjoy comfortable and safe relaxation at five guarded bathing beaches.

Sports and Business Support
Gdańsk has excellent infrastructural facilities, including two huge entertainment and sports complexes: the Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk stadium, built for the UEFA Euro 2012 Championship, and the ERGO Arena sports and entertainment hall—both venues admired throughout Europe.
To support the economic development of the Gdańsk-Gdynia-Sopot Metropolitan Area, the Gdańsk Economic Development Agency (InvestGDA) was established in 2008. Its main task is to engage in projects related to entrepreneurship development and to attract direct economic investments. The company offers a full range of services for domestic and foreign investors, including proposals for locating investments on attractive plots owned by InvestGDA.