Architectural, Cultural sights in Toruń
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House of Nicolaus Copernicus
Unfortunately it’s an institution suffering from an identity crisis, unsure of whether its exhibits should focus on old furniture, astronomy or Copernicus’ life story. As there’s only sporadic English captioning, amid scholarly doubt over whether the great man was really born in this house, the museum is less interesting than it should be. More engaging, if overpriced, is its short audiovisual presentation regarding Copernicus’ times in Toruń, with a model of the town during that period. There are soundtracks in several languages, English included.
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House of the Esken Family
The Gothic House of the Esken Family, set behind the cathedral, was converted into a granary in the 19th century. It’s worth persevering past the dry city history displays on the 1st floor, to encounter the 2nd floor collection of medieval weaponry and archaeological exhibits from the Iron and Bronze Ages, including a human skeleton buried in the distant pre-Poland past.
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House Under the Star
The House Under the Star, the most richly decorated house on the main square, showcases a small but elegant collection from Asia, including Japanese swords, Indian statues and Chinese pottery from the Tang dynasty. The building’s ornate Baroque fittings include striking polychrome ceilings and a statue of Minerva.
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