Highlights of Sopot

The Sopot Pier (Molo, Sopot)

The Sopot Pier is one of the most popular recreation and event facilities in Poland. It is a flagship landmark of this health resort. It is composed of two parts: wooden and land parts. The wooden part (walking section) comprises, apart from the main bridge (511.5 m out of which 458 m stretches deeper towards the Bay of Gdańsk), lower decks as well as the side deck that make it possible for passenger ships and yachts to come alongside.

The concentration of iodine in places stretching deeper into the sea is two times higher than on the land. The land part of the pier (the Curative Square) is an open area with the surface of 20 thousand square metres. In the Curative Square one can see a gorgeous historic fountain, sea lighthouse with a viewing point, concert shell, gastronomic points and plenty of greenery. The square is also a place where huge parties are held (for up to 15 thousand people), whereas an artificial ice rink is available here during the winter season.
address: The Sopot Pier, the extension of Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street
tel. 058-551-04-81

The Crooked House (Krzywy Domek, Sopot)

The Crooked House in Sopot was constructed in 2003 and its character has been based on the drawings of Jan Marcin Szancer and Per Dahlberg as well as Gaudi’s designs. The outside elevation of the building fully corresponds to Monciak’s stylistics. The levels of the building refer to the cornices and levels of its neighbouring town houses.
This building is situated in an extraordinary place which is the well known ‘Monciak’ in Sopot. Most of all, this popular walking promenade is a meeting place of the Tri-City Bohemia, people looking for fun and joy. There is a variety of romantic cafes, restaurants, shops and entertainment centres in this area.
address: 53 Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street, 81-717 Sopot

Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street

Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street (‘Monte Cassino’ or ‘Monciak’ for short) the street leading down to the pier is the most famous pedestrian precinct in the country, lined with numerous pubs and galleries. In summer it becomes a venue for itinerant street theatres, musicians and artists who exhibit their portrait work.
address: Sopot, Ul. Boh. Monte Cassino

The Forest Opera

The Forest Opera is an open-air amphitheatre with roofing. Experts say it is one of the most beautiful of its type in Europe with excellent sound qualities. The theatre, covering 4 hectares, can seat 4400 and the orchestra pit can accommodate 110 musicians. Both classical and popular music concerts are organised at the Opera, such as the Sopot Festival – a fixture on the Sopot calendar for 40 years – and the Opera Festival – organised to continue the pre-war tradition of the Wagner Festival which in the early years of the 20th Century made Sopot famous under the nick-name of ‘ Little Bayreuth’. The Opera also provides a venue for many entertainment events and one-off concerts.
The Polish Chamber Philharmonic Concert Hall, located at the Forest Opera in Sopot. It is a truly modern building with a backstage area consisting of small rehearsal and recording rooms, PFK offices, guest rooms and a cafe. The Forest Opera and Concert Hall (250 seats) are managed by the Baltic Artistic Agency BART on behalf of the city. BART encompasses the Continuo Choir and the Polish Chamber Philharmonic of Wojciech Rajski, famous at home and abroad.

address: Sopot, u12 Moniuszki Street
tel: (0 58) 555-84-00, 555-84-11 fax: (0 58) 555-84-06

The Fishing Harbour

The Fishing Harbour, is undoubtedly a place worth seeing, in the southern part of the beach, near the outlet of the Karlikowski Stream and the Przystań Bar. Every day one can buy freshly caught fish and see an exhibition of typical boats and fishing gear here. At the harbour there is a chapel intended for “happy return from the sea.”

The Hippodrome Sopot

The Hippodrome Sopot beautifully extended over an area of 40 hectares, the site of horse races which can be watched from a beautifully restored, hundred year old pavillion, numerous festivities, open-air events and concerts. Among the artists who have performed here is Tina Turner, who sang in front of a 70,000 audience. In 1999, John Paul II celebrated mass for over 700,000 worshippers here.

address: ul. Polna1; Sopot
tel.: +48 (0) 58 551 78 96
e-mail: hipodrom@sopot.pl

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