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Gdansk Named UNESCO City of Literature, Celebrates New House

11/4/2025

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Gdansk, Poland, has been designated a UNESCO City of Literature, joining 63 cities worldwide.
The announcement was made on October 31 with nine other cities, including Abuja and Tangier, recognizing Gdansk's literary contributions and its Solidarity birthplace.
The designation coincides with the opening of a new House of Literature in Gdansk.
Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, the mayor of Gdansk, welcomed the title.
UNESCO's program manager emphasized creativity and storytelling in urban development.

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Gdansk, Poland, has been designated a UNESCO City of Literature, joining 63 cities worldwide.
The announcement was made on October 31 with nine other cities, including Abuja and Tangier, recognizing Gdansk's literary contributions and its Solidarity birthplace.
The designation coincides with the opening of a new House of Literature in Gdansk.
Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, the mayor of Gdansk, welcomed the title.
UNESCO's program manager emphasized creativity and storytelling in urban development.