On episode 81, we recap our two days in Toruń Poland. We're about in the middle of our multi-part series taking you to multiple cities in Poland.  We spent 23 days traveling through western Poland and can’t wait to share our adventures with our listeners.

Toruń is a magnificent historical medieval town established by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century. It sits on the banks of the Vistula River in north-central Poland and is a UNESCO world heritage site.  It is one of the oldest cities in Poland - first settled in the 8th century and later expanded by the Teutonic Knights in 1233.

On this episode, we’ll take you through eight things to see and do while spending at least two days in Toruń Poland.  Here’s a list of stops we discuss during our time in this Polish city:

Private Walking Tour - We chose "Walking Tour of the medieval Toruń". There are several options available spanning 2 to 6 hours.  Walking tours are a great way to get familiar with a new location. 

Explore the Old Town - The Old Town sector offers so much history.  There’s a vast original architectural collection of churches, museums, shops, and restaurants.

Living Museum of Gingerbread - This museum is the #1 place to visit in Toruń according to TripAdvisor. Located in the middle of the city center, this interactive experience takes place in a Medieval Bakery under the watchful eyes of a Gingerbread Master. 

House of Nicolas Copernicus Museum - The city has a museum devoted to the astronomer located in the Gothic tenement house that was the birthplace of Copernicus. Stepping inside is another way to get immersed in the medieval architecture of the former burgher residences. Nicolas lived in this home for the first seven years of his life.

Krzywa Wieża (Crooked Tower) - Legend here says that crookedness was punishment for sinful Teutonic Knights.  When you visit the tower, you’re supposed to stand with your entire backside from head to heels touching the wall and stretching out your arms. If you can keep standing in this position without wobbling, then this is a sign you have a clear conscience.

Monuments and Statues - We saw so many monuments in Toruń - monuments of people, of legends, and of animals.

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and John the Baptist - This Gothic-style cathedral hails from the early 13th century. 

Medieval Defensive City Walls Panorama - Walk across the river to see a spectacular panoramic view of the old town.  There’s an observation deck that is a great place for photos.  The view itself is considered one of the wonders of Poland.

We stayed at Hotel Filmar during our visit to Toruń.  We did need a taxi to get here from the train station, but that only came up to about $4 US.  The location was very walkable to the main/medieval city

Absolutely. It offers a wealth of original medieval buildings, wonderful churches, and great places for food and drink.  Don't leave without trying some of Toruń's famous gingerbread.  

Like on most trips, we ran out of time for sightseeing while in Toruń. If we had more time, here are more things we suggest in this town. 

Teutonic Castle Ruins:  We would recommend making more time to visit the Teutonic Castle ruins.  The original castle was built in a horseshoe-shaped plan surrounded by a curtain wall and moats.  Today the castle survives as a ruin.

Planetarium: Toruń is home to both a planetarium and also an astronomical observatory that has the largest radio telescope in Central Europe.

DK Eyewitness Poland - This is the book we referenced to help craft our three-week Poland itinerary.

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We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to Poland.  

Which activities will you plan on your trip?   Drop us a line if you have an adventure in this Polish city.

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