Toruń is one of the two capitals of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. The city on the Vistula River is one of the oldest cities in northern Poland. Its Old Town Complex was inscribed on the UNESCO list. The city is known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus and for baking traditional gingerbread.
Toruń was founded in 1233. Its most important monuments and urban layout were created during the Middle Ages. The Old Town Complex of Toruń consists of the Old and New Town and the Teutonic Castle. The towers of the city's churches, including the Gothic cathedral, the St. Mary's church and the church of St. Jacob, rise above the brick buildings. The heart of the city, the Market Square with a magnificent Gothic town hall, is surrounded by tenements. In recent years, stylized figures depicting Toruń townsmen started to appear in different places of the Old Town Complex.
Gingerbread is made in Toruń since the Middle Ages. There are two museums in the city associated with the tradition of baking gingerbread: the State Museum of Toruń Gingerbread and the private Live Gingerbread Museum. In both, in addition to exhibitions and presentations, you can take part in confectionery workshops.
In Toruń, famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was born. You can see here the Copernicus House, which, together with the neighboring tenement, is now a Museum. Its attraction are not only antique interiors, but also the opportunity to get to know the life of one of the world's most important astronomers. The Copernican tradition is also connected with the Planetarium operating in the vicinity of the Old Town, with exhibitions on space and astronomical research.
