Toruń
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Summary
Toruń is a historical city on the Vistula River in north-central Poland. The city is famous for having preserved almost intact its medieval spatial layout and many Gothic buildings. Toruń is well known for Toruń gingerbread, a type of piernik often made in elaborate molds.
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Reasons to visit
- It is one of the oldest cities in Poland.
- It has the largest number of preserved Gothic houses in Poland, many with Gothic wall paintings or wood-beam ceilings from the 16th to the 18th centuries.The medieval part of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- One of the city's most popular tourist attractions is the Zoo and Botanical Garden.
- The city is well known for Toruń gingerbread, a type of piernik often made in elaborate molds.
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Frequently asked questions about Toruń
Why is Toruń worth visiting?
- It is one of the oldest cities in Poland.
- It has the largest number of preserved Gothic houses in Poland, many with Gothic wall paintings or wood-beam ceilings from the 16th to the 18th centuries.The medieval part of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- One of the city's most popular tourist attractions is the Zoo and Botanical Garden.
- The city is well known for Toruń gingerbread, a type of piernik often made in elaborate molds.
What are the best day trips from Toruń?
- Bydgoszcz
- Basilica of Our Lady of Licheń
- Gniezno
- Grudziądz
- Biskupin
- Ciechocinek
- Tuchola Forest
- Lake Gopło