The Majestic Johannes Hevelius Monument: A Tribute to Astronomy

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start by navigating to Gdańsk, specifically to the area of Śródmieście. Use GPS coordinates: 54.3541116, 18.6488074. As you approach the city center, look for signs directing you to the old town district. There are several parking options available in the vicinity, such as the parking lot at Targ Węglowy or the underground parking at the Forum Gdańsk shopping mall. Parking fees vary, so ensure you have change or a payment method ready.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, take a regional train or bus to Gdańsk. From the Gdańsk Główny train station, you can either walk or take a tram. If you choose to walk, exit the station and head towards the old town, which is approximately a 15-minute walk. Alternatively, catch tram number 3 or 8 from the stop outside the station; the tram ride will take about 10 minutes to reach the nearest stop, which is 'Wrzeszcz'. From there, it’s a short 5-minute walk to the monument.

• Walking

  If you are already in the Śródmieście area, you can easily walk to the Johannes Hevelius monument. The monument is located in a public square near the entrance of the Gdańsk University of Technology. Just head towards the university from any direction in the old town; it’s a prominent landmark and should be visible from several blocks away.