Neighbourhood · Poland · Kuyavia-Pomerania
Toruń Old Town
A beautifully preserved Gothic brick old town along the Vistula, with city walls and a famous gingerbread tradition.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Toruń Old Town matters
Torun's old town escaped the wartime bombing, which is why its streets feel so authentic. You find a huge town hall in the market square, a leaning tower beside the river, the ruins of a castle of the Teutonic Order and church spires wherever you look. It is the birthplace of Copernicus, so look out for his statue and house. Do not leave without trying a piece of Toruń gingerbread.
Talking points
- The town is the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus.
- Toruń has a long gingerbread tradition.
- A leaning tower stands near the river.
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