St. George’s Church is one of the most important landmarks in Sopot and an excellent starting point for a walk through the city. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the Sopot market was located in its vicinity, and the entire district was picturesquely called the Sea Hill.
Where did this name come from?
The Neo-Gothic church was built at the beginning of the 20th century as the Evangelical Church of the Savior. After the end of World War II, it was handed over to Catholics and designated as both a parish and garrison church. Its patron, St. George – the protector of soldiers – symbolically underscores the city’s post-war history.
The red-brick church with its tall tower rises above the surroundings and serves as a perfect landmark. It is worth stepping inside to see the beautiful stained-glass windows.
What to do after your visit?
The church is located in the very heart of Sopot – on the right, it borders the elegant Rezydent Hotel, built on the site of the former Railway Hotel, and on the left, it opens onto Poland’s most famous promenade – Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street, popularly known as “Monciak.” Just a short fifteen-minute walk downhill will take you to the Spa Square and further on – to the Sopot Pier, the longest wooden pier in Poland and one of the longest in Europe.
Sopot from a drone - photo by Marcin Czechowicz
