Torun Guide Book
City/town information
City located in Northern Poland is the birthplace of the greatest and famous Nicolaus Copernicus. In the Middle Ages Toruń was a prominent trade centre as a member of the Hanseatic League; in Poland is called 'Krakow of the North'. Toruń is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland, one of the most important and crowded tourist centres of unique value, right after Krakow the second richest of original and best preserved historical monuments city in Poland. Numerous museums and other attractions.
The whole complex of Toruń Old Quarter, of unique value, measured by world standards, consists of three historical urban sections: Old City (1233), New City (1264) and the Teutonic Knights' Castle (mid. 13th c.). All of them are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The medieval urban and architectonic complex of Toruń has preserved on the whole and constitutes a precious document of tradition and past. The more precious as it is one of the not numerous cities that hasn't been destroyed during the world war II.
Toruń is also one of the most important science and cultural centres in Poland with its biggest and oldest university in the North.
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City located in Northern Poland is the birthplace of the greatest and famous Nicolaus Copernicus. In the Middle Ages Toruń was a prominent trade centre as a member of the Hanseatic League; in Poland is called 'Krakow of the North'. Toruń is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland, one of the most important and crowded tourist centres of unique value, right after Krakow the second richest of original and best preserved historical monuments city in Poland. Numerous museums and other attractions.
The whole complex of Toruń Old Quarter, of unique value, measured by world standards, consists of three historical urban sections: Old City (1233), New City (1264) and the Teutonic Knights' Castle (mid. 13th c.). All of them are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The medieval urban and architectonic complex of Toruń has preserved on the whole and constitutes a precious document of tradition and past. The more precious as it is one of the not numerous cities that hasn't been destroyed during the world war II.
Toruń is also one of the most important science and cultural centres in Poland with its biggest and oldest university in the North.
Sightseeing
The neo-Renaissance edifice of the Artus House dates from 1891, but, as a matter of fact, it has been modelled on the former Artus House of 1386.
The former building, renovated during the Renaissance in 1626 and during the Baroque in 1701, was one of the most impressive secular buildings in the city. It was the seat of St. George Brotherhood, active in Toruń between 1311 and 1842, and other so-called ‘brotherhoods of the bench’ (which followed the tradition of sharing the same bench). Brotherhoods of this kind existed in all major cities of Hanseatic Europe and, in particular, in the Teutonic state.
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Artus Court Cultural Center
6 rynek StaromiejskiThe neo-Renaissance edifice of the Artus House dates from 1891, but, as a matter of fact, it has been modelled on the former Artus House of 1386.
The former building, renovated during the Renaissance in 1626 and during the Baroque in 1701, was one of the most impressive secular buildings in the city. It was the seat of St. George Brotherhood, active in Toruń between 1311 and 1842, and other so-called ‘brotherhoods of the bench’ (which followed the tradition of sharing the same bench). Brotherhoods of this kind existed in all major cities of Hanseatic Europe and, in particular, in the Teutonic state.
The Copernicus House in Toruń - a historic, Gothic tenement house which belonged to the Copernicus family in the second half of the 15th century. It is considered by many historians to be the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus.
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Nicolaus Copernicus House
15 Mikołaja KopernikaThe Copernicus House in Toruń - a historic, Gothic tenement house which belonged to the Copernicus family in the second half of the 15th century. It is considered by many historians to be the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus.
Muzeum Piernika is a museum located in medieval old town of Toruń, Poland, that is famous for its gingerbread. Visitors take part in an interactive show through which they are taught how to make a traditional gingerbread. The show consist of two parts - first visitors are shown how the dough was made in Middle Ages. Having prepared dough, everyone then makes their own gingerbread using traditional baking moulds.
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Muzeum Piernika
9 RabiańskaMuzeum Piernika is a museum located in medieval old town of Toruń, Poland, that is famous for its gingerbread. Visitors take part in an interactive show through which they are taught how to make a traditional gingerbread. The show consist of two parts - first visitors are shown how the dough was made in Middle Ages. Having prepared dough, everyone then makes their own gingerbread using traditional baking moulds.
The Leaning Tower of Toruń is a medieval tower in Toruń, Poland. It is known as a leaning tower because the top of the tower is displaced 1.5 metres from where it would be if the tower were perfectly vertical. Located on Pod Krzywą Wieżą street, it is one of the most important landmarks in Toruń's Old Town
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The Leaning Tower in Toruń
1 Pod Krzywą WieżąThe Leaning Tower of Toruń is a medieval tower in Toruń, Poland. It is known as a leaning tower because the top of the tower is displaced 1.5 metres from where it would be if the tower were perfectly vertical. Located on Pod Krzywą Wieżą street, it is one of the most important landmarks in Toruń's Old Town
Food scene
The restaurant is now located in the beautiful settings of Dwór Artusa. Food is delicious.
Restauracja Luizjana Toruń
10 MostowaThe restaurant is now located in the beautiful settings of Dwór Artusa. Food is delicious.
Kolorowy Piec Pizza Włoska
32 ŁaziennaDelicious pizzas cooked on natural coals. Taste almost like in Italy.
Nice little restaurant off the main streets. Very good simple food and not expensive. Nice outdoor seating, friendly and efficient service.
Stare Metropolis Restauracja Toruń
26 ŁaziennaNice little restaurant off the main streets. Very good simple food and not expensive. Nice outdoor seating, friendly and efficient service.
The variety of pancakes is huge. Ideal spot to enjoy the beautiful view of the square.
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Manekin Toruń Rynek Staromiejski Naleśnikarnia
16 rynek StaromiejskiThe variety of pancakes is huge. Ideal spot to enjoy the beautiful view of the square.
An authentic, charming, local pub with bohemian atmosphere. Full of art, antiques and artists.
Pub Black Tulip
15 Henryka SienkiewiczaAn authentic, charming, local pub with bohemian atmosphere. Full of art, antiques and artists.
Highly recommend chocolate cake with melted chocolate and brownie. Very good ice cream and coffee too!
Cukiernia & Restauracja Sowa
4 rynek StaromiejskiHighly recommend chocolate cake with melted chocolate and brownie. Very good ice cream and coffee too!