Tour – European Solidarity Centre and a Walk Through Gdańsk
The European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk is a modern museum and cultural institution that commemorates the history of the Solidarity movement and its role in the democratic transformations of Central and Eastern Europe.
The main exhibition covers nearly 3,000 square metres and features over 1,800 artefacts, including Anna Walentynowicz’s crane and Jacek Kuroń’s desk, integrated with modern multimedia technologies.
The ECS building, designed to resemble a ship’s hull, is situated next to Gate No. 2 of the Gdańsk Shipyard. It also serves as a venue for meetings, debates, and cultural events such as concerts and educational workshops.
Photo: Dawid Linkowski / ECS Archive
Date: 20 May 2025
Meeting time: 15:00
Meeting point: Sopot Marriott Resort & Spa Hotel
We warmly invite all conference participants to an afternoon tour of the European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk, followed by free time in the city’s historic centre.
Tour Schedule:
• 15:00 – coaches will be waiting in front of the Sopot Marriott Resort & Spa
• 15:15 – departure to the European Solidarity Centre
• 16:00–18:00 – guided tour of the European Solidarity Centre
• after 18:00 – free time in Gdańsk city centre
After the tour:
We encourage you to wander through Gdańsk Old Town. To get there from the European Solidarity Centre, you can take public transport:
• Tram no. 8 – board at Plac Solidarności 02 (direction: Głęboka),
- get off at Żabi Kruk 01 and walk along Ławnicza Street towards the city centre,
or
- get off at Brama Wyżna and continue along Długa Street to reach the heart of the Old Town.
Practical Information:
• Each participant will receive two public transport tickets:
one for travel from the European Solidarity Centre to the city centre, and another for the return trip to the hotel.
• Organisers will accompany the group throughout the tour, offering guidance and assistance as needed.
Join us for a memorable visit and discover the charm of Gdańsk!
