Gdansk: While the Amber Altar is worth a visit to St. Bridget’s by itself, it is by no means the only reason to visit. The church is a visual confirmation of the idea that, for many Poles, the Catholic Church and Poland are indivisible – that patriotism and devotion are intertwined. St Bridget’s is not just a place of worship but it’s also a shrine to a number of important events in Polish history. Decorating the walls are numerous memorials to various conflicts including the Soviet massacre of Polish officers at Katyń as well as crosses used during the Solidarność strikes. Particularly poignant is the small shrine to Father Jerzy Popieluszko, the chaplain of Solidarność who was murdered by secret police in 1984.