Sopot
A resort full of life
-sea, sand, forests, hills
A bit of history
The first mention of Sopot dates back to 1283, when the small fishing village was given to the Cistercians of Oliwa by the Pomeranian Duke Mściwój II. For centuries Sopot belonged to Prussia and was a holiday resort. The first Spa House was built around 1824. In 1927, the Grand Hotel was opened. After WWII, Sopot was incorporated into Poland and remains an important holiday resort to this day.
Tourist attractions
Pier and beach
The Pier in Sopot named after John Paul II is the longest pier on the Baltic Sea. It is about half a kilometer long. Walking along the Sopot Pier is a bit like going into the depths of the sea while staying on land.
Right on the beach, close to the pier and the center of Sopot is the popular Grand Hotel.
Monciak
[3] Curved house
Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street, also known as Monciak, is the main promenade of Sopot. A street of artists who will paint almost anything, charming, well-kept tenement houses interspersed with modern ones that fit perfectly into the character of the street – this is Monciak.
[4] “Monciak” street
St. Jerzy Church
The symbolic cornerstone was dug on 22.10.1899. The temple is located near the train station. The construction of the church was entrusted to the construction company, Mr. Lippke. Additionally, a picturesque neo-Gothic chapel with a ceramic roof supported by four columns was built on the square in front of the church
Thirsty for more knowledge?
Visit the tourist information website
Adress
Plac Zdrojowy 2, 81-720 Sopot
Telephone
48 790 280 884
it@visit.sopot.pl
Bibliography:
[1] pl.wikipedia.org
[2] turystyka.wp.pl
[3] pl.wikipedia.org
[4] turystyka.wp.pl