Oliwa

Oliwa
District of Gdańsk
View of Oliwa from the Pachołek Hill
View of Oliwa from the Pachołek Hill
Location of Oliwa within Gdańsk
Location of Oliwa within Gdańsk
Coordinates: 54°24′38″N 18°33′32″E / 54.41056°N 18.55889°E / 54.41056; 18.55889
CountryPoland Poland
VoivodeshipPomeranian
County/CityGdańsk
First mentioned1186
Within city limits1926
Area
 • Total18.68 km2 (7.21 sq mi)
Population
 (2021[1])
 • Total14,882
 • Density800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationGD

Oliwa (pronunciation) (Latin: Oliva; Kashubian: Òlëwa; German: Oliva) is a northern district of the city of Gdańsk, Poland. From east it borders Przymorze and Żabianka, from the north Sopot and from the south with the districts of Strzyża, VII Dwór and Brętowo, while from the west with Matarnia and Osowa. It is known for its medieval monastery with the Oliwa Cathedral, the 1627 Battle of Oliwa and the 1660 Treaty of Oliva.

  1. ^ a b "Podział administracyjny Gdańska". BIP - Urząd Miejski W Gdańsku (in Polish). Retrieved 1 February 2023.