Pomnik Ludziom Morza, Gdynia

Name: Pomnik Ludziom Morza
Address: Gdynia, Poland

#31 among attractions in Gdynia

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Monument to Seafarers - located in the area of the Gdynia harbor at Gombrowicz Square, in the immediate vicinity of the Marine Station and the harbor master's office.

The monument was unveiled on July 22, 1965. It bears the inscription "To the Sea People" and a quotation from Gall Anonim translated by Franciszek Fenikowski: "Today sons do not fear storms nor the noise of sea waters". The whole monument consists of four post-glacial boulders symbolizing the four maritime professions: dockers, sailors, fishermen and shipyard workers. The author of the idea is Adam Smereka, and the author of the sculptural concept is Viktor Tolkin.

Coordinates: 54°31'59"N, 18°32'50"E

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Pomnik Ludziom Morza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Akwarium Gdyńskie, Batory, Dar Pomorza, Emigration Museum.

1.1 miS
Fresh and seawater aquarium in 1970s space
Akwarium Gdyńskie, Gdynia
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the seaside city of Gdynia, Poland, the Akwarium Gdyńskie stands as a beacon of marine education and conservation. This captivating aquarium, a division of the National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, offers a deep dive into the underwater...
1 miS
54°31'8"N • 18°32'23"E
Batory, Gdynia
26 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miS
Maritime museum opened in 1958
Dar Pomorza, Gdynia
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gdynia, Poland, the Dar Pomorza stands as a majestic testament to the nation's maritime heritage. This elegant ship, with its towering masts and sleek hull, is a fixture of the city's waterfront and a proud symbol of Poland's seafaring...
~280 ftE
History museum, Museum
Emigration Museum, Gdynia
2 min walk • The Emigration Museum in Gdynia, Poland, stands as a poignant testament to the myriad journeys undertaken by Polish emigrants over the centuries. Situated in the historic Marine Station, a building with its own ties to the narrative of travel and departure, the museum...
1 miS
Naval museum aboard a WWII destroyer
ORP Błyskawica, Gdynia
25 min walk • ORP Błyskawica is a Grom-class destroyer which served in the Polish Navy during World War II. It is the only Polish Navy ship to have been decorated with the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military order for gallantry, and in 2012 was given the Pro Memoria Medal.
0.8 miS
Skyscraper, Hotel
Sea Towers, Gdynia
20 min walk • The two-tower skyscraper Sea Towers is a mixed-use complex on the Gdynia waterfront, Poland, 50 metres from the main port of Gdynia developed by Invest Komfort SA.
1.2 miS
History museum, Museum
Muzeum Marynarki Wojennej, Gdynia
30 min walk • Marynarki Wojennej Museum in Gdynia - a museum that collects exhibits related to the Polish Navy. It was established in Gdynia on June 28, 1953.
1.2 miS
History museum, Museum
Muzeum Miasta Gdyni, Gdynia
31 min walk • Museum of the City of Gdynia - a municipal museum established in 1983 in Gdynia, a local government cultural institution; documents the history of Gdynia; since 2020, the museum's director is Karin Moder.
1.1 miS
Church
Kościół pw. NMP Królowej Polski, Gdynia
28 min walk • Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Queen of Poland, also known as Basilica of the Sea - one of the two oldest Roman Catholic churches in Gdynia. It is a Neo-Baroque church, belonging to the parish of Blessed Virgin Mary Queen of Poland, located in...
1 miE
Harbor
Port of Gdynia, Gdynia
27 min walk • Port of Gdynia – the Polish seaport located on the western coast of Gdańsk Bay Baltic sea in Gdynia. Founded in 1926. In 2008 it was #2 in containers on the Baltic sea. The port adjoins Gdynia Naval Base with which it shares waterways but is administratively a separate entity.
1.1 miS
54°30'60"N • 18°32'44"E
Teatr Muzyczny, Gdynia
29 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pomnik Ludziom Morza?

Nearby attractions include Emigration Museum, Gdynia (2 min walk), JUMPCITY - Park Trampolin, Gdynia (17 min walk), Ławeczka pary Kaszubów - Jakuba i jego żony Elżbiety Scheibów, Gdynia (19 min walk), Sea Towers, Gdynia (20 min walk).

How to get to Pomnik Ludziom Morza by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pomnik Ludziom Morza:

Trolleybus

Plac Kaszubski - Jana z Kolna • Lines: 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 32, 33, 723 (18 min walk)
Plac Kaszubski - Świętojańska • Lines: 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 32, 33, 710, 723 (22 min walk)

Train

Gdynia Główna (29 min walk)
Gdynia Stocznia - Uniwersytet Morski (32 min walk)