Gdansk is the birthplace of the renowned Solidarity movement, which was supposed to promote democratic values in East Europe and eventually led to the end of the Communist rule in 1989.
The war crippled the city beyond recognition. There are very few old houses in the entire city that survived the bombing raids. Only two nice buildings in the Dlugi Tag (Long Market) were reported to have remained intact after the war. Most homes that were razed to the ground during the war were fully rebuilt later.
As of today, Gdansk is a place of attraction for tourists due to its sophisticated architecture, unique geographic location and rich educational potential. The Gdansk University was established in 1970. There are also schools of fine arts, engineering, and medicine.
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