Introducing Toruń
In some ways, Toruń is the city that time forgot – the low-rise centre of the former Hanseatic port has a slow-paced country-town feel, and its Old Town has avoided excesses of commercial signage and tourist tat. On the other hand, it’s not too sleepy, and the vicinity of the central square buzzes with bars, restaurants and music venues.
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But Toruń’s entertainment options pale into insignificance compared with its spectacular Gothic architecture, an impressive collection of redbrick churches, residences and fortifications that justify the town’s promotional slogan ‘Gotyk na dotyk’ (Touch Gothic). Undamaged in WWII, Toruń’s Old Town was included on Unesco’s World Heritage List in 1997.
Beyond architecture, Toruń is best known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473–1543). His name (Mikołaj Kopernik in Polish) is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. Which is another Toruń icon – its pierniki (gingerbread) is famous across Poland. It may not have the international profile of Gdańsk or Kraków, but Toruń should be high on any visitor’s must-see list.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: 4 days Warsaw - Gdansk suggestion please
by ig0r 24 May 2012
Toruń isn't the best starting point to visit the Tuchola Forest. The more intersting areas of the huge forest are in its northern part,…
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RE: 4 days Warsaw - Gdansk suggestion please
by najpiekniejszy113 23 May 2012
Google 2 cities: Toruń and Malbork, both between Warsaw and Gdańsk. You will thank me later ;)
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Nobody can say for sure... It seems a good idea to look for some accommodation and book it, even just in case. You can start by browsing…
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