The New Motława River, Gdańsk, Poland
The New Motława River in Gdańsk was created in 1576 by digging a watercourse that connected the Bersen Sandbank
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The New Motława River, Gdańsk, Poland
The New Motława River in Gdańsk was created in 1576 by digging a watercourse that connected the Bersen Sandbank
Altro...The New Motława River, Gdańsk, Poland
The New Motława River in Gdańsk was created in 1576 by digging a watercourse that connected the Bersen Sandbank with two closed ponds, creating a new navigable branch of the Motława River. Initially, it served as a defensive moat protecting Gdańsk’s granaries, which were a key element of the city’s economic development. In 1599, the New Motława River was widened and deepened to allow for free commercial navigation and expand Gdańsk’s port capacity, which became one of the most important trading centers on the Baltic Sea.
The New Motława separates Granary Island from Ołowianka, Długie Ogrody, and the Lower Town, creating a unique urban space. The water level was regulated by the Stone Lock, built between 1619 and 1623, which protected the city from floods and controlled water flow.
After World War II, the New Motława River fell into oblivion. However, in 1997, to celebrate the city’s 1,000th anniversary, a marina was built here, revitalizing this section of the Gdańsk waterfront. Today, the New Motława is a picturesque place for strolls and a symbol of the rich history of the port city of Gdańsk.
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