If you are thinking about a weekend trip somewhere in Poland, or perhaps you are just wondering what to see in Toruń, even if only for a one-day trip, then you have come to the right place! Toruń is undoubtedly a city that can surprise you with its multitude of attractions and monuments. It also impresses with its perfectly preserved medieval urban layout, which is a real rarity. Are you ready to follow in the footsteps of Nicolaus Copernicus, discover the secrets of the Gothic architecture, or simply let yourself be seduced by the sweet, spicy aroma of the famous gingerbread?

In this guide, we will try to tell you what is particularly worth seeing in Toruń. We will show you how best to plan your stay in order to experience everything the city has to offer – from the most recognisable attractions to places perhaps a little less obvious. We want you to discover with us what there is to do in Toruń, whether you are travelling as a family with children, just as a couple, or perhaps looking for ideas for free attractions. (There is no shortage of these here either!).

Toruń’s main attractions – you simply have to see them!

Toruń exudes history and Gothic beauty. A walk around the Old and New Town, whose medieval spatial layout has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is in itself a journey back in time. Although the Old Town Square attracts most attention, let us not forget the New Town Square, which has its own distinct history. The heart of medieval Toruń, the Old Town Square was marked out as early as the 13th century and begs to be explored from here. In the past, the Old Town Square hosted fairs, celebrations and even knightly tournaments.

Here you will find the majestic Old Town Hall, the beautiful Artus Court and, of course… the Nicolaus Copernicus Monument – probably the most famous resident of this city. And don’t forget the Central Post Office, a historic building closely linked to Toruń’s main square – it is also worth seeing, if only from the outside. (And inside you can feel the old postal atmosphere!). When visiting the Old Town, be sure to see the Church of the Holy Spirit on the Old Town Square.

Walking through the Old Town and admiring the gothic architecture – a real feast for the eyes.

As you wander through the charming streets of the Old Town, you will come across real pearls of gothic architecture every now and then. After all, Toruń boasts the second highest number of Gothic monuments of art and architecture in Poland! Among the gothic architectural pearls, the majestic St Mary’s Church stands out. The wealth of the city, which resulted from being an important member of the Hanseatic League, allowed for the construction of truly magnificent townhouses and churches.

Worth noting are, for example, the Rösner tenements, which belonged to the then mayor of Toruń in the 18th century, or the Caesar’s Arch tenement, which dates back as far as the 14th century. Walking along the streets of Male Garbary and Wielkie Garbary, you will notice not only Gothic architecture. Neo-Baroque or Art Nouveau architecture also shows its beauty here. Many historic buildings were erected in Toruń during the Middle Ages. Importantly, the Old Town suffered little damage during World War II. As a result, today we can admire its historic splendour in virtually unchanged form. The medieval period was the heyday of Toruń as an important commercial centre.

Climb the Town Hall tower and see Toruń from above

The best view of the Old Town Square itself, the whole of the Old Town and even the New Town and its closer surroundings is undoubtedly from the Town Hall Tower, located in the middle of the Old Town Hall. To think that this town hall tower, the oldest in Central and Eastern Europe, is already 730 years old! From the top, you can perfectly see the wide Vistula riverbed that dominates Toruń’s landscape. It is worth spending a few minutes to climb to the top and admire the unforgettable panorama. A panorama which, interestingly enough, was voted one of the seven wonders of Poland in a poll in 2007. When looking for the best viewpoint, it is worth directing your steps here. It is, as my guide says, “an absolutely must-see on every trip to Toruń”.

In the footsteps of Nicolaus Copernicus – not only for astronomy buffs

As is well known, Toruń is the city of Nicolaus Copernicus, the eminent astronomer who, as they say, “stopped the Sun, moved the Earth”. His life and extraordinary work are omnipresent here. Follow the specially marked Copernicus Trail to discover the places inextricably linked with this great scientist.

Visiting the Nicolaus Copernicus House – a museum that engages

On Nicolaus Copernicus Street stands a tenement house dating back to 1370, where (probably, though you can never be sure) our great astronomer was born. Today, the Nicolaus Copernicus House is an interactive museum, a branch of the District Museum in Toruń. The facility focuses on the life and work of Copernicus, ancient and modern science, and the life of bourgeois families in the Middle Ages. Here you can learn a great deal about the everyday life of the bourgeoisie of the time. Copernicus probably spent the first seven years of his life there. This place really gives you a better understanding of the era in which he lived and an appreciation of the scale of his brilliant discoveries. (Although I will admit that some of the interactive elements, if you are an adult, may seem a little childish).

Exploring the Copernicus Trail – a journey back in time

However, the Copernicus Route is not only the Nicolaus Copernicus House. It also includes other places in Toruń connected with his life and family. For example, the building at 36 Rynek Staromiejski, where it is believed that his family lived. The trail also leads to the Cathedral of St John the Baptist and Evangelist, where the young Copernicus was baptised. Exploring this trail is a fascinating journey that allows you to see the city from this unique Copernican perspective and learn even more about the figure of this eminent astronomer. (And how much you can learn in the process!).

Toruń museums – a journey through the city’s history and culture

Toruń boasts a really rich museum offer. I think it will satisfy any lover of history, art or regional traditions. Museums run by the Municipality of the City of Toruń or which are branches of the District Museum in Toruń offer a surprising variety of exhibitions. Each of the individual branches offers unique exhibitions.

Toruń Gingerbread Museum – a sweet but important story

It is simply impossible to be in Toruń and not learn about the history of its perhaps most famous product! The Museum of Toruń Gingerbread is located in a 19th-century gingerbread factory built by the Weese family. It is the perfect place for a family visit. You will see antique items related to the work of gingerbread makers: old moulds, machines, ovens. Their unique flavour is due to carefully selected spices. Visitors to the museum can delve into the technology of gingerbread baking from the 14th century (in the basement!) and learn about the fascinating history of Toruń’s gingerbread (on the ground floor). You can also try to prepare a traditional version of these baked goods.

Gingerbread has been made in Toruń since at least the end of the 14th century, and one could venture to say that it was gingerbread that, at least in part, determined the power of medieval Toruń. The city has, after all, earned the name “Gingerbread Capital of the World”. It is a sweet tale of a tradition that has continued uninterrupted for more than 650 years. The most famous local speciality is gingerbread with the charming name “Katarzynka”. Near the Toruń Gingerbread Museum, there is even a Monument to the Toruń Gingerbread Maker. The modern ‘heir’ to this tradition is the Kopernik company.

The District Museum in Toruń – the treasures of the city gathered in one place (and more!)

The main District Museum in Toruń has its impressive headquarters in the majestic Old Town Hall. It was here, on 17 June 1501, that King Jan Olbracht died. Although the king died in Toruń, his mausoleum is located in Wawel Cathedral in Kraków. The history of Toruń remembers many eminent rulers, and the reign of King Sigismund III Vasa left its mark on its development. Although, I will admit that the most tragic event in the history of the Toruń City Hall was the fire in 1703. It took place during the bombardment of the city by the Swedes and the roofs and interiors above the ground floor burned down. Today, the Town Hall houses the District Museum in Toruń. It offers many really interesting exhibitions, including Gothic art, Polish painting (where you can see works by such masters as Matejko, Fałat, Malczewski!) and an exhibition on the history of the Town Hall itself.

It is worth knowing that the construction of the Town Hall was allegedly agreed to by Konrad Wallenrod himself, the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, so well known from Adam Mickiewicz’s novel. The District Museum in Toruń also has many branches scattered throughout the city. These branches present extremely diverse aspects of Toruń’s history and culture. Toruń is famous for its well-preserved architectural ensembles, including the Old and New Town complexes. Each of the individual branches offers unique exhibitions. Actually, viewed from another perspective, it is probably even better that they are dispersed. This encourages you to stay longer and get to know the city better.

The Tony Halik Museum of Travellers – a journey to distant lands without leaving Toruń

One of the most interesting branches of the District Museum in Toruń is the Tony Halik Museum of Travellers. It was organised in memory of Mieczysław Sędzimir Antoni Halik, a native of Toruń and a well-known Polish traveller. The museum is housed in a historic granary and is a biographical and ethnographic institution. It focuses on the figure of Tony Halik and the places and cultures he visited. Here you will find a sizeable ethnic collection by Elżbieta Dzikowska, Tony Halik’s wife, who donated the memorabilia to the museum. Among the museum’s extensive collections are numerous artefacts and collections of memorabilia brought from the farthest corners of the world. Among them are items handmade by local artisans. Halik and Dzikowska, after all, hosted the cult programme “Pepper and Vanilla”, which, during the communist era, satisfied, at least virtually, the Poles’ great hunger for travel experiences. Just think, a car trip from Buenos Aires to Alaska is just one of countless amazing adventures Halik and Dzikowska have had! Each adventure is a new story to tell.

Maria Znamierowska-Prüfferowa Ethnographic Museum – treasures of folk culture surprisingly close to the centre

The Maria Znamierowska-Prüfferowa Ethnographic Museum is, in my opinion, another very valuable branch of the District Museum. Despite the peculiarity of this type of institution, which is usually located on the outskirts of cities, this museum is actually located in the very centre of Toruń, at 19 Wały Generała Sikorskiego Street. The institution is housed in the former Arsenał (Arsenal) building. The museum offers not only the permanent exhibition “Secrets of Everyday Life…”, which presents the everyday life of people living in villages and small towns in ethnographic regions from Kuyavia-Pomerania to the Baltic Sea in the years 1850-1950 (including Chełm Land, Kashubia, the Tuchola Forest, Kociewie, Pałuki, Dobrzyń Land, Krajna).

But, and this is its great advantage, the Museum also has an extensive open-air museum! In addition to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Museum also gives visitors the opportunity to visit the open-air museum adjacent to the Arsenal. In a small but charming area, kept in the character of an ethnographic park, various objects of rural architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries are presented: cottages, farm buildings, a fire station with a fire engine, a blacksmith’s shop, a windmill, a watermill and a fishing barge. The open-air museum features brick buildings as well as wooden cottages and barns. This is a great model, as it can be done, for other museum facilities in Poland! Just before entering its grounds or after the tour, moreover, you can take a pleasant rest in the small park next door. The Ethnographic Museum also has a branch – the Olêder Ethnographic Park in Wielka Nieszawka. After all, the Olêders were settlers who came to the Toruń area in the 17th century and brought with them valuable engineering knowledge straight from the Netherlands. In fact, this is the first open-air museum in Poland dedicated to this ethnic group, whose cultural remains can still be seen, for example, in Żuławy.

The Fortress Museum in Toruń – for lovers of fortifications

For history enthusiasts, especially those interested in defence and the military, the Fortress Museum in Toruń is, in my opinion, an absolute must-see. It is located at 23/25 Wały Generała Sikorskiego Street, in the building of the Chełmińska Gate Barracks, which is, incidentally, one of the branches of the District Museum in Toruń. In as many as seventeen rooms, an exhibition has been prepared presenting the history of fortifications and defences in Toruń from the Middle Ages until the end of World War II. Visitors can tour the fort’s numerous rooms, discovering their historical purpose. You can also see a fragment of the old fortifications.

Toruń, as befits a medieval city, was surrounded by defensive walls. But it did not become a real fortress until the 17th century. A huge complex of buildings, known as the Fortress of Torun, surrounds the city along a perimeter of more than 20 kilometres! It consists of forts and auxiliary buildings. Within the fortifications, various elements such as gates, towers or sanitary towers called Gdaniskiem could be found. Fort I ‘Jan III Sobieski’, built as part of the Fortress of Toruń, became the headquarters of the Central Imported Wine Cellars after World War II, for example. The construction of Fort IV ‘Stanisław Żółkiewski’, on the other hand, was completed in the north-eastern part of Toruń. It really is an excellent place for a history lesson, especially for secondary schools and students. (I admit that the scale of these fortifications is impressive!).

Home of the communist era – a time machine for some

In addition to these most famous and often besieged by tourists museums, within the Old Town in Toruń you will also come across several smaller sites that may well interest you. Here are brief descriptions of some of the most interesting ones to help you decide whether they are worth a visit:

• The Museum of the People’s Republic of Poland (Muzeum Dom PRL-u) in Toruń presents arranged rooms of a typical flat from the times of the People’s Republic of Poland. The initiator, founder, curator and guide of this ‘museum’ is Ms Joanna Murawska. It is an extraordinary sentimental journey for the older generations and, importantly, an interesting history lesson for the younger ones.
• The Museum of the History of Toruń, another branch of the District Museum in Toruń, has its headquarters in a fourteenth-century granary. This granary is now known as the Esken House (it was originally built for the Toruń mayor Henrik Hitfeld, and the bourgeois palace was bought by the Esken family in the 16th century). The museum, located very close to St John’s Cathedral (which, by the way, stands a little in the shadow of its great neighbour), is at 16 Lazienna St. It depicts the development of the city from medieval times until the 1990s. It also contains an exhibition on prehistoric times and even a room dedicated to the communist period. Of particular interest to me were the Teutonic and Hanseatic periods and Toruń as a Prussian fortress – these parts of the exhibition absorbed us during the tour. This is definitely a place worth visiting if you are interested in the history of the city. The museum also presents a 3D film, ‘The Book of Toruń’, which helps consolidate the information gained. It is recommended for families with older children, 12 years and over.

Unusual places and hidden corners of Toruń – it is worth going off the beaten track

Toruń is not only museums and the most obvious monuments described in guidebooks. It is also places shrouded in legends, beautiful promenades and green oases really worth discovering.

The Leaning Tower – a symbol of Toruń with a legend in the background

Toruń boasts one of only two Polish leaning towers (the other can be found in Ząbkowice Śląskie). Toruń’s Leaning Tower is one of the city’s 54 defensive towers, built at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. It is said to have been erected by the Teutonic Knights of Toruń. The tower is deflected from the vertical by less than 1.5 metres, which is visible to the naked eye. According to legend, the Vistula River came closer and closer and, over time, began to dangerously undercut its walls, causing this characteristic tilt. The Leaning Tower is one of the most photographed buildings in Toruń and has even become a symbol of the city. It is said that if you manage to stand under the tower and keep your balance with your eyes closed, it means… you have a clear conscience. (I tried it there, but hush 😉 ).

A stroll along Philadelphia Boulevards – a riverside promenade with a view

Bulwar Filadelfijski is a charming promenade that runs along the Vistula waterfront, between the impressive city walls and the river. It is the perfect place for a lazy stroll, a morning jog, or simply relaxing with a beautiful view of the Gothic walls of the Old and New Towns. The boulevard is decorated, interestingly enough, with quotes from the cult film ‘Rejs’ by Marek Piwowski. Its name refers to Toruń’s partner city Philadelphia (which in turn has… Toruń Square!). From the boulevard, you can perfectly see the panorama of Toruń from the Vistula River. Including the body of St. John’s Parish Church with its monumental tower which, let’s not deceive ourselves, dominates the skyline of Toruń. Toruń’s history is closely linked to the sailing tradition on the Vistula.

Kępa Bazarowa – the green lungs of the city on the other side of the Vistula River

Kępa Bazarowa is probably the greenest part of Toruń, located, as the name suggests, on the other side of the Vistula River. After all, it was here that the First Peace of Toruń was signed in 1411, ending the war between Poland and Lithuania and the Teutonic Knights. Today, Kępa Bazarowa is a nature reserve, but also an excellent vantage point for viewing the panorama of Toruń. It is particularly beautifully visible from the side of Bulwar Filadelfijski. You can reach it on foot using the tourist ship “Katarzynka”, which connects both banks of the Vistula River. You can also enjoy the view from the left bank of the river. It is also worth moving to the other side of the Vistula to see the ruins of Dybów Castle, which was built by order of the Polish King Władysław Jagiełło to counterbalance the Teutonic State. Dybów Castle hosted within its walls King Casimir Jagiellon himself during the negotiations on the second peace of Toruń. After the Thirteen Years’ War, the castle lost its importance. And after the Swedish invasion, it sadly began to fall into ruin. Today, it is said to be the residence of the starost, and the ruins are clearly visible from Kępa Bazarowa.

The Invisible House – an experience that opens your eyes… by closing them

The Invisible House is one of Toruń’s most unusual, yet highly informative, attractions. It introduces visitors to an absolute world of darkness. This unusual institution, located in the vicinity of the Toruń Gingerbread Museum, aims to make sighted people aware of the everyday life of blind people. It is visited in complete darkness, relying solely on the other senses and the voice of the guide. And, importantly, the guides are blind people. It is a unique experience that really opens your eyes (literally!) to a different perspective of life. Entry tickets to the Invisible House are best bought online, as it is quite popular. You enter the attraction without any light sources – you have to leave your phone and glowing watches in special lockers. You can also, unbeknown to many, buy a combined ticket to the Art Gallery and the Painting in the Dark Studio.

Gourmet Toruń – not just gingerbread!

Toruń is a real paradise for gourmets, especially those who love sweets. But not only! The city offers a huge choice of places where you can simply eat deliciously.

Tasting Toruń gingerbread – anywhere, anytime

Tasting Toruń gingerbread is an absolute must. You can buy them in many places in Toruń – from ordinary souvenir shops to specialised confectioners’ shops and company shops. A visit to the Toruń Gingerbread Museum or the Live Gingerbread Museum will allow you to learn about the history of gingerbread and the process of making it, and often… bake your own! Remember that gingerbread has been baked here for over 650 years. The famous Catherine’s Gingerbread is known throughout Europe – it is said that even the Empress Catherine II received a gingerbread from Toruń measuring 2 m by 30 cm!

Dinner in an atmospheric restaurant – the choice is really huge.

In Toruń you will find plenty of atmospheric restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. Are you looking for traditional Polish dishes, vegetarian cuisine or something more modern? The choice is, believe me, huge! The city offers many cosy places where you can have a delicious lunch after a day of intensive sightseeing.

A sweet dessert in one of the many cafés – the perfect way to relax.

After a day of sightseeing and wandering through the streets of Toruń, it is worth finding a moment to relax in one of the numerous cafes. There you can try excellent coffee, local cakes (not only gingerbread of course!) or simply delicious desserts. This is, in my opinion, the perfect way to recharge your batteries before continuing to explore the city. (Especially on a colder day!). In the evening, the city looks just as beautiful, and Philadelphia Boulevard invites you to take a stroll overlooking the illuminated Old Town.

Active holidays in Toruń – more than just walking

Toruń is not only about strolling through the Old Town and visiting museums, although this is of course essential. It is also a city that offers many opportunities to be active. Both on land and, interestingly, on water.

A cycling tour on bicycle paths – discover the surroundings of Toruń

For lovers of two wheels, Toruń is an excellent starting point. Many cycling routes intersect in and around the city itself. These lead through picturesque areas of the Chełmiński Lakeland, the Lower Vistula Valley or the Tuchola Forest. By bike you can reach the Dybów Castle, which I wrote about earlier. Or take a longer trip around the Toruń district, where brand new cycle routes have been created. (Which is great information for cyclists!). Simply hiring the city’s bicycles is also a good way of exploring the centre of Toruń.

A cruise on the Vistula – see the city from a completely different perspective

Another great way to actively relax and admire Toruń from a different, water perspective is to take a cruise on the Vistula River. The Toruń rafters organise sightseeing cruises that allow you to see the city from the side of the river, Kępa Bazarowa or the ruins of Dybów castle. This is a great way to relax and admire the Gothic defensive walls of Toruń, which, let’s face it, are best seen from the Vistula! The rafters have been floating timber down the Vistula for centuries, and their history is commemorated by the Toruń Rafters’ Monument in the Old Town Market Square, surrounded by charming frogs, and by the rafters’ clock in St. John’s Cathedral, logically facing the river. Today, Toruń’s rafters focus on building a community of allies of the Vistula as part of the ‘Free Vistula’ foundation. The rafts of the rafts can, incidentally, be seen as part of an exhibition in the Ethnographic Park in Toruń-Kaszczorek.

Toruń for families with children – there is no boredom here!

If you are travelling with the youngest, I have good news. Toruń is a very family-friendly city. It offers many attractions that are sure to delight both the youngest kids and older ones.

The Living Gingerbread Museum – fun and educational for children

The Live Gingerbread Museum at 9 Rabiańska Street is undoubtedly one of Toruń’s main attractions for the youngest. The presenters there tell in a very accessible way about Toruń’s gingerbread, its ingredients and secret recipes. But the key to a visit here is, of course, the gingerbread workshops. These are aimed primarily at children. During the workshop, participants have the opportunity to bake their own gingerbread! This, I tell you, is great fun and at the same time a delicious souvenir of Toruń. It is worth adding that the Museum of Toruń Gingerbread at 4 Strumykowa Street, located in the former Gustav Weesego factory, also invites you to a family tour and gingerbread workshops. The choice is, as you can see, double!

Baj Pomorski Theatre – fairy tale performances for the whole family

The Baj Pomorski Theatre, located in the Old Town Complex at 9 Gingerbread Street (how else!), is a place that children will simply love. The theatre focuses on plays using puppets, animation, modern multimedia techniques and, of course, acting. Interestingly enough, Czech theatre set designer Pavel Hubička, among others, collaborates with it. Interestingly, international cultural cooperation is highly developed in Toruń. This is an excellent proposal for a cultural afternoon for the whole family. The Wilam Horzyca Theatre, formerly occupying a beautifully decorated building from 1904 in the northern part of the Old Town, also offers performances, although its repertoire is more varied. It is a bit of a shame that the Germans rebuilt and simplified the theatre building in 1941-42; the original appearance was impressive.

The Młyn Wiedzy Modernity Centre – learning through play that draws you in

The Młyn Wiedzy Modernity Centre at 5 Władysława Łokietka Street is, one could say, Toruń’s equivalent of the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw. It is a huge, interactive exhibition spread over six floors of former Richter mills from the 19th century. Here science really becomes fun! Children (and, importantly, adults too!) can experiment, discover the laws of physics and simply understand the world around them better. You can conveniently plan your visit to the Knowledge Mill Innovation Centre step by step. Doesn’t that sound appealing?

Other attractions for families with children in Toruń that should not be missed include:

• W. Dziewulski Planetarium, where fascinating screenings about the cosmos, universe, planets, galaxies and constellations are presented on a huge dome. It is, notably, the most technologically advanced facility of its kind in Poland! It has been operating in Toruń since 1994 and allows you to feel like a member of a mission to Mars or see the Earth as seen from the Moon. The planetarium is located in the characteristic round building of a former gas tank.
• Mars Base #17, imitating a space base on Mars, is another very interesting proposal thematically linked to space and Copernicus.
• The Zoobotanical Garden, located in the Bydgoszcz Suburbs, is a place for family relaxation close to nature. It stretches over 8 hectares and is ideal when children need to run around in the fresh air.

Planning a visit to Toruń – some practical tips

When planning your visit to Toruń, it is worth taking into account some practical information. This will help you avoid unnecessary stress and make better use of your time.

Getting to Toruń – simple connections

There are many ways to get to Toruń – by car, by comfortable train or bus. The city is located in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship and is really well connected to other parts of Poland. Situated in a convenient location, the city is easily accessible. Good public transport makes it easy to get around the city. A trip to Toruń is a great idea especially for those of you who live in Warsaw, Łódź, Poznań, Bydgoszcz or Gdynia. The main railway station “Toruń Główny” (Toruń Main Railway Station) is located on the left bank of the Vistula River. Toruń Miasto railway station, on the other hand, is much closer to the centre, which is more convenient.

Accommodation – where to find accommodation?

Toruń has a well-developed accommodation base. You will find both hotels of varying standards – from the more luxurious to the more budget-friendly. But also numerous flats for rent, often located in the beautiful historic houses of the Old and New Town. Whatever your preferences and, let’s be honest, budget, you are sure to find the perfect place to stay in Toruń. Remember that you can even stay overnight in the former Żuraw tower, which is now a hotel. (Can you imagine sleeping in a medieval tower?).

Map of attractions – helpful in planning

To visit Toruń more comfortably and, most importantly, to see as much as possible in the time available, it is worth planning your stay and getting a map of attractions and important points of interest. Such maps will help you locate the various attractions of Toruń – monuments, museums, cafes, restaurants and places to stay overnight. The Tourist Information Centre at Rynek Staromiejski is a good place to get such a map and obtain additional, valuable information. New information points have also recently been opened in different parts of the city. The opening of new information points makes it easier for tourists to find their way around. The largest free car park, which happens to be very important, is located next to Toruń Miasto railway station. Public transport stops can be found on the streets surrounding the centre, including Jana Pawła II Avenue, Wały Sikorskiego and Leon Szuman Street.

Toruń – a city you simply have to love!

Toruń is a city that I am sure will enchant you. Its Gothic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most beautiful and architecturally valuable places in Europe and even in the world. It is referred to as the “city of angels” – the figure of an angel appeared in Toruń as early as 1233, when the Teutonic Knights founded the city. His task was to protect the inhabitants. The history of the city goes back even further, as far as 1100 BC! Toruń is the first city founded within the borders of the Teutonic state and one of the oldest in Poland.

It is, after all, the city of Copernicus, the city of gingerbread. It is a city with a mighty Fortress of Torun, surrounding the centre with a circumference of more than 20 kilometres. It is a city of two market squares and numerous charming parks, such as the City Park in Bydgoski Przedmieście – one of the oldest parks in Poland, covering an area of 25 hectares! Whether you are planning just a weekend or perhaps a longer stay, Toruń’s attractions will ensure that you simply will not be bored. And the unique Gothic atmosphere, which you can almost touch here, will certainly stay with you for a long time. (There is something magical about the Gothic atmosphere in Toruń, really!).