Gdansk

Established in the 10th century, Gdansk is one of Poland's loveliest cities. Gdansk was almost totally leveled during World War II, which makes the restored buildings and monuments all the more remarkable. The city is the birthplace of Gabriel Fahrenheit, philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, writer Gunter Grass, the Solidarity trade union and its leader, Lech Walesa. Don't miss the beautifully restored 14th-century Town Hall, the magnificent houses along the Royal Way; the city's gates; the prison tower and its torture museum, the huge St. Mary's Church. The suburb of Oliwa, to hear the famous organ in the cathedral. The organ is really something mechanized angels blow trumpets, ring bells and fly around when the organ is playing.