Oliwa is one of the oldest districts of Gdańsk. Cozy streets and majestic tenement houses are a showcase of this part of the city.
Oliwa Cathedral in Gdansk is a church dedicated to the Holy Trinity and St Bernard. It is located in the Oliwa district on 5 Bp. Edmund Nowicki Street. It has a three-nave design with a transept and a presbytery with a polygonal ambulatory. The façade features two narrow towers, each 46 metres high, with tented roofs. The Baroque style portal, three windows of different sizes and three cartouches date back to 1688. These charming details enliven the interiors. An element typical of the Cistercian architecture is the bell tower towering above the intersection of the naves.
Adam Mickiewicz Park in Oliwa offers a great number of attractions. With its vast grounds, original trees, linden alley, water reservoirs and the Botanical Garden with the Palm House, it is an ideal place to relax, take a walk or meet with friends. Nearby, you can find the beautiful Cathedral with historic organ where concerts are held.
Olivia Garden, located in the Olivia Business Center, is a unique attraction that takes visitors to the world of exotic plants and peace. This green paradise in the heart of the business center of Gdansk offers a space for relaxation and rest, with lush vegetation and comfortable seating. Olivia Garden is the perfect place to take a break after sightseeing in the city, as well as a great location for meetings in an unusual, green environment.
The Gdańsk Zoo is an ideal place to spend time with children or relax. The beautifully situated garden covers an area of 136 hectares and is located on the edge of the Tri-City Landscape Park. It is inhabited by animals from all continents. In total, there are representatives of about 190 species, which translates into over 1000 animals!
The current Palm House is a new structure that replaced the old building. It takes the form of a cylindrical, glass rotunda with automatic opening system. The building is 24 m high, 17 m wide and has a volume of 4,400 cubic metres. It has also been adapted for the needs of disabled visitors.
Pacholek is a hill 100.8 metres above sea level in the Oliwa district of Gdansk. It is located in the Oliwa Forest complex on the edge of the Tricity Natural Landscape Park and on the Kartuski and Skarszewski tourist trails. At the top of the hill is an observation tower about 15 m high.
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The observation deck is located 130 metres above the ground. On sunny days, you can enjoy magnificent views of the moraine hills on one side and the Bay of Gdansk (up to Hel) on the other.