Reshaping the Gdansk harbor – the continuous process

Gdańsk is the harbor city with a history of more than 1000 years. For many centuries the harbor structures were evolving within the central part of the historic city center, and – as a result – specific urban structures associated with these functions were created. But the evolution of the maritime technology, as well as new needs regarding servicing the ships and cargo-handling activities, affected in the creation of the more modern facilities, within the article, a reflection regarding these issues is presented, which takes into account both the global trends in harbor developments and the local specifics of the city. As a result, the article can serve as the reference paper for the research associated with the evolution of the ports and port cities.