three crosses monument

WillBill55

The monument is outside the Solidarity Museum and is worh taking time to visit, before going into the museum. The memorials are very poignant, especially when you note that some of the victims were only young boys (15 & 16 year old).The museum gives an insight to the background behind the brutality the regime put down the strikes.

tarzangav

This is beautiful. 3 crosses dedicated to the workers who died in a standoff with the communist government in 1970. It is right beside the Solidarity museum. Nice way to spend a half hour before or after visiting the museum. An important part of history and well worth taking a few photos or exploring. Nothing is in English but you can still marvel at the plaques there.

454matthijsj

This is a really impressive piece of history of Gdansk, Poland, Eurppe and the world. And it simply needs to combined with a visit to the ESC to really understand the events that led to this monument.

Marcy626

My husband and I walked to this monument and I found this monument moving and classy. Looking at the static exhibits around the monument struck me by learning when and how the revolution took place in that spot especially when I have only learned about this movement from textbooks. This is an important part of Gdansk history that should be visited.

JBTraveller2012

This is a great place to remember the activities that occurred her in the early 80's. The statue at night is very impressive.

101AnnaS101

The monument to the fallen shipyard Workers, is near the Museum of Solidarity, so it cannot be missed. The work that went to create the three crosses by the dockyard workers was a great sacrifice, and well appreciated by all.

66KarenS

This cross is near the entrance to the docks and the Museum of Solidarity, in fact it can be seen from far. The area round it is a place where you end up speechless.

AlisonJ_10

This monument to the shipyard strikers from the 70s was impressive and right by the old shipyard gates. Its well worth going through the gates to the BHP hall where the workers and Lech Walesa met. It houses an excellent photo exhibition about the Solidarnosc struggle and the hall itself is laid out as if at a meeting or election. After visiting this we didn't feel the need to also go to the Roads to Freedom exhibition.

325maciejb

Not only Three Crosses looks monumental, but they also strictly refer to polish history. If you have ever heard about "Solidarność" you can't just miss this place.

VacationDays365

This impressive monument is near the entrance to the shipyard gates and a very short walk from the present Roads to Freedom exhibit. It was amazing to stand in the square near where Lech Walensa stood and to really understand and appreciate the struggles and sacrifices made by the Polish people to gain their freedom. The stop at the monument was part of our guided tour and without the knowledge and pride of our guide the stop would not have been nearly as powerful.

helstravels

As well as seeing this monument which is moving on its own don't forget to visit the BHP hall just inside the gate to the ship yard.This was the original conference hall of the ship and the current exhibition is well worth seeing. It shows a chronological pictorial timescale of the events in this town history which influenced so many across the world.The place is run a friendly security guard. Access is just inside the ship yard. There are good well kept facilities as toilets as well as a small snack bar where you can purchase drinks. There is also a shop where you can buy books and novelties with the solidarity movement logo on it.

Karlv678

The monument at the gate of the former Lenin Shipyard is just the beginning of what will be a massive museum of Solidarity that will open next year or so. The museum looks like it will resemble a ship under construction, sided with steel plates rusting in the weather. There is a small museum on the premises, with photos and information about Solidarity, and how Lech Walesa pushed Russia out of Europe. Walesa, more than anyone else, ended the Soviet Era and the Cold War. This is a moving experience, and it is a short walk from the main city (glowne miasto) and waterfront. Do not miss it.

588lindam588

Well worth the short walk out of the town centre to experience the birthplace of Solidarity. Much of what happened here has moulded the future Poland. I remember the news and seeing the peoples struggle for freedom and democracy. This is a fitting and moving monument and take time to read what happened. Look out for Pope John Paul's footprints at the foot of the monument he was a significant influence in the early days of Solidarity. A lot of building work going on whilst we were there as they are building the Solidarity building. The finished article should be impressive.

MLH190479

An unforgettable place for all those who remember the bravery of the people who worked here and started "the road to freedom". Lech Walesa and all the others, these great steel crosses are really a monument they deserve. I still recall television showing us their fight against Communism...... We should never forget what the word "solidarity" really stands for, a word we need all over the world even now. Please don't miss this sight.

TonyTonyTraveler

If you love recent history Gdansk is the birthplace of Solidarity - here is the monument to the movement where it started. Totally worth the walk - outside the main tourist area - to see this historical site. Very moving to read about it and experience the site.