This small Kashubian village, beautifully located on the steep coast of Puck Bay, has long been a symbol of Polish presence at the Baltic Sea. For many centuries, Puck was the capital of the region. It was a natural centre of commerce, culture and religion for the nearby settlements and villages.
It was in Puck that in 1920, after Poland had recovered its independence, the symbolic ceremony of Marriage of Poland and Sea took place. General Józef Haller rode on a white horse into the waters of the Bay and threw a platinum ring into the sea. To commemorate that event, a pillar was placed in the fishing harbour.
Among the monuments of architecture with long-lasting tradition, a special attention should be paid to the market square surrounded by charming tenant houses from 18th and 19th century. At the street leading to the harbour, there is a Gothic church with a classical main altar and Judycki Chapel, richly ornamented with baroque paintings and sculptures.
If you feel like staying in that unusual place and enjoy at the warm waters of the Bay, the water sports and beach games, come and visit Puck. See the modern marina and watch out for regatta championship. Those who love yachting and windsurfing should try the water adventure on the waters of the Bay. Others may visit the archaeological and ethnographic exhibition held in the Museum of the Puck Region to learn more about the history of the place.
