Baszta Jacek, Gdańsk

Name: Baszta Jacek
Address: ul. Pańska, Gdańsk, Poland

#74 among attractions in Gdańsk

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Baszta Jacek - a historic tower within the medieval fortifications of the Main Town in Gdańsk, built around 1400. It is located on Pańska Street, near the Old Town's Podwale and the Wood Market. Tower on the Underbrush is the neighboring tower.

It is a brick building on an octagonal plan, with eight storeys of gun emplacements, and is now 36 m high. The walls of the brick shaft range in thickness from 2.5 m in the ground floor to 1.2 m in the upper parts and rise to a height of 22 m.

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 54°21'10"N, 18°39'4"E

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ul. PańskaŚródmieścieGdańsk Poland

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Baszta Jacek – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Mary's Church, Main Town Hall, Artus Court, Golden Gate.

~1160 ftS
Vast, Gothic-style brick landmark
St. Mary's Church, Gdańsk
6 min walk • St. Mary's Church, towering majestically over the cityscape of Gdańsk, Poland, is a monumental testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. Known as Bazylika Mariacka or St. Mary's Basilica, this brick Gothic church is not only a significant...
~1490 ftS
Gothic architecture, Neighbourhood, City hall
Main Town Hall, Gdańsk
8 min walk • The Main Town Hall in Gdańsk, Poland, stands as an architectural masterpiece and a symbol of the city's historical significance. Situated in the heart of the Main Town, this Gothic-Renaissance building dates back to the 14th century and has played a pivotal role in...
~1360 ftS
Local history in an old town house
Artus Court, Gdańsk
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gdańsk, Poland, Artus Court stands as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This grand building, now operating as a museum, was originally built in the 14th century as a meeting place for merchants and a center for...
~1320 ftSW
City gate, Historical place
Golden Gate, Gdańsk
7 min walk • The Golden Gate of Gdańsk, Poland, stands as a resplendent testament to the city's rich historical and architectural heritage. This imposing city gate, constructed between 1612 and 1614, replaced a 13th-century gothic gate and now serves as one of the most notable...
~1720 ftE
Large concert hall with various events
Polish Baltic Philharmonic, Gdańsk
9 min walk • Nestled on the historical Ołowianka Island in the heart of Gdańsk, Poland, the Polish Baltic Philharmonic is a beacon of cultural sophistication and an architectural marvel that harmoniously blends with the maritime spirit of the city.
~480 ftN
1300s church with views from bell tower
St. Catherine's Church, Gdańsk
3 min walk • St. Catherine's Church stands as a beacon of historical and architectural significance in the heart of Gdańsk, Poland. This monumental brick church, also known as St. Catherine's Cathedral, dates back to the 14th century, making it the oldest parish church in the city.
~650 ftSW
Square
Targ Węglowy, Gdańsk
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Gdańsk, Targ Węglowy, or Coal Market, is a significant urban space that has witnessed the ebb and flow of the city's vibrant history. This public square, once a bustling coal market as its name suggests, now serves as a...
~1410 ftN
54°21'23"N • 18°38'56"E
Galeria Madison, Gdańsk
7 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1370 ftS
Museum, Architecture, Vernacular architecture
Uphagen's House, Gdańsk
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gdańsk, Poland, lies Uphagen's House - a remarkable testament to the city's rich merchant history and a fascinating museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the life of the 18th-century bourgeoisie.
~1450 ftSW
City gate, Architecture, Historical place
Highland Gate, Gdańsk
8 min walk • Wyżynna Gate, formerly also "High Gate". - Renaissance city gate in Gdańsk, now on the main car route. Until 1895 it was located in the 16th century fortifications, between St. Elisabeth Bastion and Karowa Bastion and was the main entrance gate to...
~760 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatr Wybrzeże, Gdańsk
4 min walk • Wybrzeże Gdańsk is a Polish multi-sports club established in 1945, most known for the motorcycle speedway team who race in the First League.

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Which popular attractions are close to Baszta Jacek?

Nearby attractions include The Romanesque Cellar, Gdańsk (1 min walk), Pracownia Zegarów Wieżowych, Gdańsk (2 min walk), St. Catherine's Church, Gdańsk (3 min walk), Jan III Sobieski, Gdańsk (4 min walk).

How to get to Baszta Jacek by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baszta Jacek:

Bus

Katarzynki • Lines: 100 (4 min walk)
Katownia • Lines: 100 (6 min walk)

Tram

Hucisko • Lines: 10, 12 (7 min walk)
Brama Wyżynna • Lines: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, N0 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Targ Rybny • Lines: F5, F6 (8 min walk)
Zielona Brama • Lines: F5 (11 min walk)

Train

Gdańsk Główny (10 min walk)
Gdańsk Śródmieście (13 min walk)