Torun is a name of a city in northern part of Poland. According to the 2006 census report
Torun had an estimated population of 2,07,190 people. In terms of population Torun stand second after Bydgoszcz.
Torun is the largest city of the Kujawy – Pomerania province of Poland. Torun is also enrolled by UNESCO as the World Heritage Site.
Torun is also the place of birth of the great astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus. It is a beautiful city in Poland. Torun is situated along both the banks of river Vistula river. The Gothic architectural constructions has enchanted every travelers coming here across the globe. The medieval edifices of the city's Old town has already gained the identification as the World heritage Site in the year 1997 by UNESCO.
Torun is a city of historical importance. Some of the medieval churches of
Torun are as follows:
- St. Jacob's Church which consists of significant paintings on walls
- St. Mary's Church
- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and St. John, the Evangelist, Torun
The other major attractions of
Torun are as follows:
- Old Town Hall of 1274
- Leaning Tower
- Medieval house of 15th century where Copernicus is hoped to have born there. It is a museum now
- The 13th century Teutonic Knights castle ruins.
- The House under the Star
Hotels in
Torun are as follows:
- Orange Hotel, city center,19 Prosta Street
- Heban Hotel, city center, 7 Male Garbary Street
- Retman Hotel,city center, 15 Rabianska Street
- Dalia Guest House,outer Torun, 13 Lubelska Street
- Filmar Hotel, old town, 37/45 Grudziadzka Street
Explore the beauty of
Torun, one of the beautiful historical sites of the world.
