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- The city divided by the Vistula is well known for its most famous son, Nicolaus Copernicus, and the tasty Torun gingerbread also outside Poland.. Torun has 213,000 inhabitants and a very interesting old town with a variety of Gothic brick buildings.. The city gained its prosperity after joining the Hanseatic League (1280).. Since 1997, the old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.. <9> <9> Attractions: <9> ⢠Gothic Marienkirche 13th century;. Panny Marii 4 <9> ⢠Leaning Tower 13th Century;. Pod Krzywą Wieżą 1 <9> ⢠Town Hall;. Rynek Staromiejski 15 <9> ⢠Cathedral SS Janow;. Żeglarska 17 <9> ⢠Copernicus Birth House / Museum;. Nikołaja Kopernika 15/17 <9> ⢠Granary (1350);. Piekary 4 <9>
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| TownThorn / Torun
On a tour of the birthplace of Niklaus Copernicus, you will discover numerous buildings in the brick Gothic style. The town hall, the Marienkirche and the Johanniskirche are also worth seeing.
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Motorhome place Parkplatz
87-100 Thorn Gdansk+Pomerania Polandwithout charge 8,40 Euro
open Januar until Dezember
Selected parking spaces
| general parking lotpolen 87-100 Toruń, Rybaki Bulwar Filadelfijski
Parking lot, for sightseeing.
Overnight stay is questionable
Parking lot, for sightseeing.
Overnight stay is questionable
| general parking lotAllgemeiner Parkplatz
polen 87-100 Thorn Majdany
Selected sights
| marketplaceMarktplatz
polen 87-114 Thorn Altstdter MarktOld Town Market / Rynek Staromiejski
Central Square in the heart of Toruns Old Town.
In the middle is the town hall, a brick four-wing complex of 56*44m with a bell tower.
The square is su. . . FURTHER . . .
| marketplaceMarktplatz
polen 87-113 Thorn Neustdter Markt
New Town Market / Rynek Nowomiejski
The square is surrounded by beautiful town houses from the 15th century.
In house no. 8 there has been an inn since 1489. Around 1700, the Zur Blauen Schrze inn was redesigned in the baroque style.
New Town Market / Rynek Nowomiejski
The square is surrounded by beautiful town houses from the 15th century.
In house no. 8 there has been an inn since 1489. Around 1700, the Zur Blauen Schrze inn was redesigned in the baroque style.
| Cultural HistoryReisenden-Museum / Muzeum Podroznikow
polen 87-100 Toru#324| Franciszka#324|ska 13
It shows the life and work of legal scholar Tony Halik.
Focus on the collection consisting of:
Amazon Indian photographs and artifacts,
Latin American and Asian headgear
African jewelry and textiles
It shows the life and work of legal scholar Tony Halik.
Focus on the collection consisting of:
Amazon Indian photographs and artifacts,
Latin American and Asian headgear
African jewelry and textiles
| Cultural HistoryEsken-Palais / Palac Eskenow
polen 87-100 Toru#324| #321|azienna 16
The patrician house was built in the 14th century as a business and warehouse for the Esken family.
Today it houses part of the district museum. It shows exhibits on the archeology of the region and the history of Thorn.
The patrician house was built in the 14th century as a business and warehouse for the Esken family.
Today it houses part of the district museum. It shows exhibits on the archeology of the region and the history of Thorn.
| Cultural HistoryKopernikushaus / Dom Kopernika
polen 87-100 Toru#324| Miko#322|aja Kopernika 15/17
It is probably the house where Copenicus was born, as the house belonged to his parents at the time.
Today there is a museum in it that deals with the life and work of the great astronomer.
It is probably the house where Copenicus was born, as the house belonged to his parents at the time.
Today there is a museum in it that deals with the life and work of the great astronomer.
| Natural HistoryPlanetarium
polen Toru#324| Franciszka#324|ska 15
It is housed in a rotunda from the 18th century belonging to Thorners gas works.
Matching Copernicus, it shows a lot of information about the starry sky.
It is housed in a rotunda from the 18th century belonging to Thorners gas works.
Matching Copernicus, it shows a lot of information about the starry sky.
| monumentWeichselboot
polen 87-100 Toru#324| Bulwar Filadelfijski
In 2000, the Vistula boat Katazynka found its resting place here on land. It had been taking passengers to the Observation Deck since 1969.
In 2000, the Vistula boat Katazynka found its resting place here on land. It had been taking passengers to the Observation Deck since 1969.
| monumentKopernikus
polen 87-100 Toru#324| Rynek Staromiejski
The astronomer made the sun stand still and the earth move.
He spent many years of his life here.
The astronomer made the sun stand still and the earth move.
He spent many years of his life here.
| marketplaceUlica Szeroka
polen 87-100 Toru#324| Szeroka 17
The promenade and shopping street represents the connection between the old town and the new town market.
The promenade and shopping street represents the connection between the old town and the new town market.
| Cultural HistoryPfefferkuchenmuseum / Muzeum Piernika
polen 87-100 Toru#324| Rabia#324|ska 9
It deals with the 500 year old history of gingerbread in Thorn.
It deals with the 500 year old history of gingerbread in Thorn.
Selected gastronomy
| BiergartenBiergarten
polen 87-100 Toruń, Piaski Łazienna
Gastronomic establishments are located on the terraced banks of the Vistula. Round trips on the Vistula take place from the jetty. There is also a shuttle service to the viewing terrace on the opposite side.
Gastronomic establishments are located on the terraced banks of the Vistula. Round trips on the Vistula take place from the jetty. There is also a shuttle service to the viewing terrace on the opposite side.
| eMailMcDonalds Torun Szeroka 21
polen 87-100 Toruń, Piaski Łazienna
| eMailMcDonalds Torun Grudziadzka 123
polen 87-100 Toruń, Koniuchy Grudziądzka
| eMailKentucky Fried Chicken, Polen,Torun Szosa Lubicka
polen Toruń, Rubinkowo Szosa Lubicka
| eMailMcDonalds Torun Szosa Lubicka/Jamonta
polen 87-100 Toruń, Rubinkowo Szosa Lubicka
| KFCKFC
polen 87-100 Thorn
| KFCKFC
polen 87-100 Thorn
| McDonaldMcDonald
polen 87-100 Thorn
| McDonaldMcDonald
polen 87-100 Thorn
| McDonaldMcDonald
polen 87-100 Thorn
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General Pois
| RuinsOrdensburg der Deutschritter
polen Toru#324| Przedzamcze 3
The Ordensburg, built around 1260, replaced a wooden fortress about 8km downstream.
It is said to have been built from 620,000 bricks and occupies an area of 2,300 square meters. As . . . FURTHER . . .
The Ordensburg, built around 1260, replaced a wooden fortress about 8km downstream.
It is said to have been built from 620,000 bricks and occupies an area of 2,300 square meters. As . . . FURTHER . . .
| KathedraleSankt Johanneskathedrale 7 Katedra sw. Janow
polen 87-100 Toru#324| #346|wi#281|tego Jana 16
The brick construction began at the end of the 13th century. A church tower was added in the middle of the 14th century, but it collapsed in 1406. By the year 1433 the new tower with a height of 52m w. . . FURTHER . . .
The brick construction began at the end of the 13th century. A church tower was added in the middle of the 14th century, but it collapsed in 1406. By the year 1433 the new tower with a height of 52m w. . . FURTHER . . .
| churchHeiliggeistkirche
polen 87-100 Toru#324| R#380|ana 2
Thorner Protestants began construction in 1753, which according to the building permit was not allowed to look like a church. So the tower was simply left out.
The tower was then placed in front o. . . FURTHER . . .
Thorner Protestants began construction in 1753, which according to the building permit was not allowed to look like a church. So the tower was simply left out.
The tower was then placed in front o. . . FURTHER . . .
| churchSankt Jakobskirche / Kosciol sw. Jakuba
polen Toru#324| Rynek Nowomiejski 6
The building was built between 1309 and 1324. The tower is almost 50m high.
Worth seeing are the Gothic wall paintings, the paintings and sculptures from the 14th and 15th centuries, the baroque main altar and a Renaissance organ.
The building was built between 1309 and 1324. The tower is almost 50m high.
Worth seeing are the Gothic wall paintings, the paintings and sculptures from the 14th and 15th centuries, the baroque main altar and a Renaissance organ.
| churchMarienkirche / Koscioo Najswietszej Panny Marii
polen 87-100 Toru#324| Panny Marii 7-9
The original building of the Franciscan mendicant order dates back to 1236. The church got its present shape through reconstructions in the years 1350 - 70.
The original building of the Franciscan mendicant order dates back to 1236. The church got its present shape through reconstructions in the years 1350 - 70.