"copernic's city,rich in medieval monuments...." Torun by cbeaujean

Torun Travel Guide: 251 reviews and 496 photos

all here breathes nicolaus copernicus!

nicolas copernicus,astronomer,born in 1473;he stayed here until his 17th birthday when he left to study in krakow....
the whole city stays undamaged :houses,ramparts,churches....

Pros and Cons

Pros:a lot of medieval monuments
Cons:?
In a nutshell:where is nicolas c. playing?

Intro Updated Dec 2, 2002
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Reviews (6)

vistula river and anglers Off The Beaten Path (1)

maybe nicolas was one of these anglers....or simply looking them... more travel advice

sailor's gate,can you see nicolas... Things to Do (2)

sailor's gate where zeglarska reaches vistula river.... we can imagine easily (look at the photo) nicolas playing with... more travel advice

zeglarska st.where was born and baptised... Things to Do (2)

zeglarska street (south of rynek)to sailor's gate,first:hotel zajazd staropolski (see accomodation);then gothic st... more travel advice

on rynek,old town house Favorites (2)

one of the biggest secular gothic buildings in europe... a jewel of medieval architecture nice view from top tower more travel advice

Hotels (1)
an old medieval house on zeglarska

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magor65 Jul 27, 2005 at 12:20 PM

Nice tips and pictures. Did you eat gingerbread cookies (something that Torun is famous for?) I'm going to Torun in September.
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Paul2001 Jan 31, 2005 at 7:56 AM

Did Copernicus fish? Lovely page. You had nicer weather than I did judge by your superb photos.
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Boniunia Aug 9, 2004 at 1:57 AM

It's long time ago I have been to the city of the "man who moved the earth and stopped the sun" Very nice photos!
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sihi May 29, 2003 at 4:24 AM

Nice!!!!!! Good work:)
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Sjalen Jan 16, 2003 at 4:04 AM

More please! My curiousity has awakened...So you're a Copernicus fan ;-))
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Leipzig Dec 25, 2002 at 3:18 AM

Seems to be an insider tip - good photos
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darthmilmo Dec 2, 2002 at 5:33 PM

Great page! Perhaps i'll have to follow on your footsteps this coming March :)
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matcrazy1 Dec 2, 2002 at 11:18 AM

A very good info and nice pics :-))