Contributor(s): Author: Emily Sutton Gdansk\'s shipyards and maritime tradition have made it the busiest Baltic port since medieval times.
The start of World War Two took place in Gdansk, as did Lech Walesa\'s dissent against communism which ultimately resulted.
Formerly known as Danzig, Gdansk is of great historic significance.
From the resulting prosperity grew today\'s fascinating northern Polish city with its elaborate architecture and Old World charm.
Contributor(s): Author: Emily Sutton Gdansk\'s shipyards and maritime tradition have made it the busiest Baltic port since medieval times