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First, the port was built. Then, the city from the sea and dreams. Created thanks to the vision and courage of its founders, the strength of the community and the determination of its constructors. It became the pride of the entire country and the symbol of modernity, openness and courage. Now it is celebrating its 100th birthday!
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Still young and vibrant, Gdynia is a community of people who shape the everyday life of this place – residents, friends and visitors. It is a city that connects generations and gives everyone a sense of belonging.
A hundred years since being granted city rights, we invite you to join in the celebrations! Gdynia's 100th birthday is a great opportunity not only for reminiscing, but also for building new experiences. So, let's get together and celebrate this great event, share our wishes and joy to honour the beautiful history of the city and shape its new chapter.
Because Gdynia has no end, only new horizons.
Can you wish a city a happy birthday? Yes! Gdynia's 100th birthday is a unique, symbolic and unrepeatable event! It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to send it some good energy and wish it all the best from the bottom of your heart. See what all of Gdynia’s friends – residents and visitors alike – wish for the city.
It inspires, attracts and makes you fall in love with it in many different ways. It influences, evokes associations and gives hope. For a hundred years, it has been seizing its opportunity, opening up new possibilities for us. It has been and still remains a symbol, an icon, a model, yet that is not enough for it. And with boldness, it adds: “I am the dream!”
For a hundred years, Gdynia has been glowing in the light of sunrises and sunsets. A dynamic city with a beautiful history and an unusual location at the junction of the sea, the sand and the forest. In every frame, the past meets the future, urbanity meets nature, everyday life meets the fleetingness of the moment. Take a pause and see Gdynia through the lens.
Gdynia offers kilometres of sandy beaches and towering cliffs, beech forests with dozens of hiking and cycling trails, and hills with breathtaking views.
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It is the city’s attractive leisure spots, the forest, the sea right in its centre, the modernist architecture and the cultural and sporting events that attract millions of visitors from all over the world every year. Gdynia is famous for the hospitality of its residents. It also impresses with high quality of life, opportunities for professional development and, most importantly, it allows you to live with passion.
In Gdynia, every day brings many reasons to be happy. The forest in the morning, the beach in the afternoon, the seaside boulevard in the evening. Here, we have time and an appetite for life. We enjoy being together, we believe in dreams. We create a city in harmony with nature. We know the taste of happiness and love sharing it.
