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Torun (Poland)

Description: Located on the both banks of the Vistula River, Torun is one of Poland's picturesque cities.

Newest Review: ... of which have been installed in fine old buildings and are worth a visit both for their exhibitions and their original interiors. To get the best view of the historic district go onto the footbridge. Old Town Square (Rynek Staromiejski) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I think I must say this in a ll my reviews but the obvious starting point for any visitor is the Old Town. The spacious ... more

... brick building in the middle is, of course, the Old Town Hall (Ratusz Staromiejski). Erected at the end of the 14th century, it hasn't changed much, save for some Renaissance additions giving a decorative touch to the sober Gothic structure. Apart from serv...more

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Torun (Poland): A Celestial Town in the Vistula Valley (2668 words)
by - written on 06/12/08 (Very useful, 188 readings)
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Torun is one of the most important historic cities in Poland and I knew nothing about the town until earlier this year when I was travelling to Bydgoszcz and decided to stop off for a couple of nights to have a nosey around this ancient town and port. You will find Torun, the finest surviving Gothic town in Poland, in the Lower Vistula Valley which is situated in the east of the country. As well as being a wealthy Hanseatic port it is the birthplace of Copernicus and it retains much of its old splendour in its magnificent ancient buildings and tiny obscure cellars, its streets and museums. It is not to be missed. History ~~~~~ A Slav ... Read the complete review