🇵🇱✨ Gdańsk: Poland’s Coastal Gem on a Shoestring Budget! ✨🇵🇱

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If you’re dreaming of a beautiful European getaway that won’t empty your wallet, Gdańsk is calling! Think cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, Baltic sunsets, and plenty of pierogi — all at pocket-friendly prices 💰

📍 Where is it?
Northern Poland, right by the Baltic Sea 🌊

💸 Is it Budget-Friendly? Absolutely!
🛏️ Stay: €10–€15 for cozy hostels, €25–€35 for basic hotels
🍽️ Eat: Local meals from €3–€6 (you’ll eat like royalty)
🚋 Transport: €1–€2 for trams, but you can walk most of the time
🎟️ Attractions: FREE to €5 — museums, churches, riverside walks

🗓️ Best Time to Go:
🌸 May to September = good weather + lively streets + open-air dining 🌞

✨ Must-See Attractions:
🏰 Long Market (Dlugi Targ): Picture-perfect pastel streets (FREE)
⛪ St. Mary’s Basilica: Panoramic views from the top (€3)
⚓ The Crane (Żuraw): Medieval port crane — totally Insta-worthy (€2)
🎟️ WWII Museum: One of Europe’s finest (€5)
✊ European Solidarity Centre: Powerful stories of Poland’s modern history (€4)
🌅 Motława Riverfront: FREE evening stroll with glowing sunsets

🍽️ What to Eat:
🥟 Pierogi (Polish dumplings): €3–€5 — so many flavors!
🐟 Fresh Baltic Fish: €5–€8 — crispy perfection
🍲 Zurek Soup (served in bread): €4 — tangy, warm, filling
🍰 Polish Cheesecake (Sernik): €2
☕ Café breaks by the riverside: €2

🚶 How to Get Around:
✔️ Mostly on foot in the Old Town
✔️ Cheap trams for longer distances (€1–€2)
✔️ Fun boat rides available (€5–€10)

✈️ How to Reach Gdańsk:
🛫 Fly into Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) → 30 minutes by train to the center (€2)

💡 Travel Tips:
💵 Have some Polish Zloty (PLN) handy
📸 Don’t skip Mariacka Street for charming alleys & amber shops
🍽️ Eat at local milk bars for authentic Polish food on a budget

🔥 Why Visit Gdańsk?
✅ Stunning old-town views
✅ Delicious food at local prices
✅ World-class museums
✅ Relaxing riverside vibes

If you love history, food, and hidden European gems, Gdańsk should be your next stop. Affordable. Beautiful. Memorable. 💙
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