Torun is one of the most beautiful tourist cities in Poland, as it is located on the banks of the Vistula River, which divides it into two semi-modern parts and the other is old, full of historical monuments.
The city north of Warsaw is one of the UNESCO World Heritage masterpieces, with its impressive architecture and ancient buildings, which retain its charming details.
The city was fortunate to have been spared the devastation of the Second World War, so it has a great reputation among tourists who love history, especially the Middle Ages.
The city is famous for being the birthplace of Copernicus, the founder of modern astronomy, which is celebrated by cafes and museums. Visitors to the city love to walk around rather than using cars to enjoy its ancient streets.
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Today, we meet with you a group of the most beautiful places of tourism in the picturesque Polish city of Torun ..
Old town
The most beautiful component of the city of Torun is the magic of history.
And among the streets of the old city, you can enjoy a walking tour among the most magnificent ancient buildings, museums and cobbled alleys in stunning Gothic and Baroque styles.
The old city is blessed with a historic square that includes the most beautiful cafes and restaurants, where you can enjoy your coffee in great scenes and buy the best souvenirs.
Among the streets of the old city, the most impressive architectural treasures, some dating back to the 11th century, can be seen in the picturesque Gothic style, including churches, museums and palaces, in addition to the most magnificent buildings in the style of Baroque architecture.
The old city also has a night-time atmosphere for lovers of night tours, as it shines with charming lights decorating cafes and monuments.
Town Hall
One of the most important features of the old town is the 14th-century Town Hall tower, which is climbed up a ladder in 187 degrees, where a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and its monumental buildings can be enjoyed with enchanting beauty.
Leaning Tower of Toruń
The leaning tower was built in Torun during the 13th century and was built for defensive purposes, but it was constructed on clay soil, which gradually led to its tendency to draw the attention of tourists to take pictures.
The tower has undergone several transformations, as it was used as a prison in the 18th century and in the 19th century it turned into a weapons factory. Today, it is a cultural center that includes cafes and restaurants.
Torun Historical Museum
Torun is famous for its diverse museums, the most important of which is the historical museum, which houses the most wonderful exhibits that reveal the history of the city from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
Museum of Nicolaus Copernicus
The city is famous for being the birthplace of modern astronomer Nicholas Copernicus, who lived in the Middle Ages with a house in the city and in this house his museum was set up to showcase the finest collections, maps, science tools and archaeological astronomical measurements.
Old Town Hall
In the old town, the city hall building, which was built in the 14th century, can be seen in the gothic style, and some modifications were made in the Renaissance.
The Old Town Hall includes the Torun Regional Museum, an exhibition of Gothic paintings, sculptures and glasswork. The hall also offers a gallery of handicrafts in the 17th century and an exhibition of art paintings from the 19th century to today.
Medieval atmosphere in the old town
Town Hall
Tourism fun in Torun
Fun to walk around in the old city
Museum of Nicolaus Copernicus
Museum of Nicolaus Copernicus
Torun Historical Museum
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Historic atmosphere in Torun
Old Town Hall
Old town charm
The historical square in the old city
Old town
Leaning Tower of Toruń
The most wonderful historical buildings in the old city
The charming city of Torun
