Gdańsk, Poland

Amber Museum & Gdańsk

A Precious Golden Fossilized Resin Discover the history of Baltic amber at Gdańsk’s Amber Museum and see highlights of the historic old town on foot. Pass the famous Gdańsk Shipyard and head to the old town, admiring its Gothic, Renaissance and baroque architecture. This region contains the largest known deposit of amber, believed to be around 40 million years old. The amber road, an ancient trade route for these semiprecious stones, is deeply rooted in history. At the Amber Museum, learn how this refined gemstone is created, the history of the trade routes and amber’s medicinal uses. The set out on foot to explore medieval Long Market Street, home to the historic town hall and Artus Court. See Neptune’s Fountain and St. Mary’s Church, which took more than 159 years to build and features beautifully decorated chapels. Browse old town shops before returning to your ship. At the Amber Museum, guests will be required to climb steps. Guests with mobility issues should not participate. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.