Christine explores Gdansk's history as a Baltic seaport, and how its medieval trade with Holland resulted in its Dutch architecture. Inside the exquisite Main Town Hall, she investigates the beautiful wood carvings and paintings of the council room, full of wonderful symbolism. Then she explains the Gdansk city crest, influenced by the Hanseatic League, the Teutonic Knights and the Polish kings. She also focuses on Gdansk's Neptune Fountain and the Long Market. Visits to St. Mary's Basilica, full of religious treasures, the Amber Museum, full of artistic treasures, and the WWII sites at Westerplatte Peninsula, full of heroic history, round out the visit.
Duration: 27 minutes and 55 seconds
Episode Number: 612
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CURIOUS TRAVELER takes viewers on an enriching and entertaining "field trip for grown-ups" to some of the most intriguing European and North American cities in the world.
Daytime Emmy- and Telly-winning travel, arts and entertainment journalist Christine Van Blokland brings her passion and genuine curiosity for the arts, quirky characters, storytelling, and lifelong learning to this new series.
In each location, Christine explores the hidden histories in their art, architecture, museums, monuments, houses of worship and city parks.
Each episode begins with Christine's list of "Curious Questions": Is the Mona Lisa really a prostitute? Is the Eiffel Tower really Egyptian? Why are there acorns all through Grand Central Terminal? Christine's previous television credits include: Let's Go!, Georgia Traveler, Let's Go! Georgiaand Better Destinations.
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Mon, May 26 | 5:00 P.M. | Curious Franconia, Germany NH Create (11.4) |
Mon, Jun 2 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Regensburg, Germany NH Create (11.4) |
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Mon, Jun 9 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Lyon, France NH Create (11.4) |
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Mon, Jun 16 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Utrecht, Netherlands NH Create (11.4) |
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Mon, Jun 23 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Poznan, Poland NH Create (11.4) |
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Mon, Jun 30 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Szczecin, Poland NH Create (11.4) |
Mon, Jun 30 | 5:00 P.M. | Curious Szczecin, Poland NH Create (11.4) |
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