St. John’s Church, Gdańsk

St. John's Church is a Brick Gothic church situated in the Old Town of Gdańsk, . Formerly a place of worship for Roman Catholics and Lutherans, it now serves as a venue for mass and various secular events, exhibitions or concerts organised by the St.
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  • Opening hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: church building in Gdańsk, Poland
  • Also known as: “Saint John church in Gdańsk” and “Sint-Johanneskerk (Gdansk)”
  • Address: Świętojańska 51, Gdańsk, 80-840
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Gdańsk Crane and St Mary’s Church.

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The or the Crane Gate is a 15th-century crane located in central , Poland, on the river. One of the city's most well-known structures and tourist attractions, it was the largest port crane in medieval Europe and is presently found on the regional heritage list. is situated 160 metres southeast of St. John’s Church, Gdańsk.

Church
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St. Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic church and co-cathedral located in central , . Completed in 1502 in the Brick Gothic architectural style, it is one of the world's largest brick churches and among the city's most important landmarks, known to its inhabitants as the Crown of Gdańsk. is situated 320 metres southwest of St. John’s Church, Gdańsk.

Museum
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The National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk is a maritime museum in , Poland, established on 1 January 1962. It is dedicated to gathering, researching and preserving artifacts and documents concerning ship transport, international trade, fishing and culture… is situated 190 metres east of St. John’s Church, Gdańsk.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ołowianka and Old Town.

Quarter
is an island located east of the city center in , . The island is enclosed by the from the north and west and Stepka Channel from the east. It is one of the two islands located on the Motława, alongside .

Quarter
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The is a quarter of Śródmieście, a district of . It is the oldest area of the city to be granted city rights or privileges.

Quarter
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is an island in the district Śródmieście of the city of , . It is located east of the Main City. The island is enclosed by the from the west and New Motława from the east.

St. John’s Church, Gdańsk

Latitude
54.35188° or 54° 21′ 7″ north
Longitude
18.65634° or 18° 39′ 23″ east
Open location code
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Open­Street­Map ID
way 143108640
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Wiki­data ID
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In Other Languages

From Belarusian to Spanish—“St. John’s Church, Gdańsk” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Straganiarska Gate in Gdańsk and Brama Straganiarska.

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