The historic center of Gdynia, Poland's modernist Baltic port city, has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
The designation recognizes the urban fabric built largely from scratch during the interwar period between World War I and World War II, cementing the city's status as a key example of early 20th-century urban planning and architectural innovation.
The decision was announced on Monday, marking a significant milestone for the city's cultural heritage preservation efforts.
Gdynia's rapid development in the 1920s and 1930s transformed it into a major seaport, and its modernist architecture has since become a defining feature of the region's identity.
The UNESCO listing aims to protect this unique urban landscape from incompatible development and ensure its long-term conservation.
This cultural recognition comes as Poland continues to invest heavily in its maritime infrastructure.