9 amazing photo reasons to visit Toruń, Poland

Renowned to be one of the most charming cities in Poland, Toruń is definitely a must-visit destination of this Central European country! It was almost untouched by the WWII boasting the most well-preserved Old Town in the country. You should come here for long strolls along the Vistula river, for magnificent Gothic architecture and for the delicious pierniki - the famous Toruń gingerbread!

Let me share with you 9 amazing photo reasons to visit Toruń, Poland!

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Toruń is a city in the North of Poland on Vistula river

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The medieval part of Toruń is protected by UNESCO as a "remarkably well preserved example of a medieval European trading and administrative centre"

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Toruń Cathedral is one of the finest Gothic churches in Poland

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There is a Leaning Tower which once was a part of a medieval defensive system built by the Teutonic Knights

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This city is a birthplace of the world-famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus

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You can visit the amazing Renaissance house where Nicolaus Copernicus was born

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Gingerbread is one of Toruń's trademarks. It has been baked here since the 14th century

You can visit the Gingerbread Museum for an interactive way of discovering the history of Toruń gingerbread as well as a great chance to make your own gingerbread

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Toruń is one of the oldest cities in Poland, it was built in the 8th century and saw the major expansion 1233 during the Teutonic Knights reign

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The Vistula river panorama of Toruń is one of the most recognizable and impressive city vistas in Poland

For more information about visiting Toruń check out the Official Website of the city!

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