ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Gdańsk

Gdańsk is a city in Poland. It's where many people live, work and play. It's like a big playground, but also a place where people do important things like make things, sell things, and help other people. It has buildings that are very old and they can tell us stories from a long time ago. There are also modern buildings, like hotels where people stay when they come to visit.

People in Gdańsk like to eat fish and seafood since it's close to the sea. They also like to have fun and celebrate special events by dancing, singing, and eating yummy food like pierogis (dumplings filled with potatoes or cheese).

Gdańsk is a very special place because it has a very important history. In the past, it was a very important port where ships would come and go from all over the world. People from different countries would come to Gdańsk to trade things like spices, wood, and clothing.

There was also a time when something very sad happened in Gdańsk. It was called World War II and it hurt a lot of people. Many buildings were destroyed and people had to work very hard to fix everything.

Luckily, today Gdańsk is a happy and beautiful city again. People from all over the world come to visit and learn about its history, eat yummy food, and have fun.