Amber is the fossilized resin of coniferous trees from over 40 million years ago. It often contains plant or animal inclusions that add charm and value to it. Amber comes in a variety of colors - from yellow to red, green or even blue. It is a warm and light stone to the touch, and has many healing properties.
Gdańsk is the real capital of amber. It is here that the International Fair of Amber, Jewelery and Jewelery Stones "Amberif" takes place every year, where well-known designers and manufacturers of amber jewelery present themselves. It is here that the Amber Museum is located, where you can see both old and modern works of art made of amber. The museum also has a multimedia exhibition that takes visitors to the amber forest, allows you to smell the amber oil and watch a fashion show of amber jewelry.
Inside Amber Museum
And where can you see and buy amber in the Tricity? Here are some suggestions:
Fifth Aleja Amber - a collective name for numerous boutiques and galleries selling amber in all shapes and sizes in Gdańsk. They are located mainly at Długa Street, Długi Targ and Mariacka Street. Here you can find both traditional and modern amber jewelery for every taste and budget.
Amber Expo - a modern exhibition center in Gdańsk, which organizes various cultural and business events related to amber. Here are held e.g. "Amberif" Fair. Amber Expo can be reached by bus, tram or train from the Gdańsk Wrzeszcz or Gdańsk Oliwa stations.
Hotel Gdańsk Amber - an elegant hotel by the sea, which offers its guests comfortable rooms with luxurious bathrooms and a spa with treatments based on amber. In the hotel's restaurant, you can try delicious dishes with a regional twist. Hotel Gdańsk Amber is located on a picturesque hill in an attractive area, from where it is easy to reach the center of Gdańsk and other attractions of the Tricity.
I hope this post has encouraged you to visit the Tricity and discover its richness of amber. It will be an unforgettable journey full of beauty and history of this extraordinary stone!