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Torun is the old city in the Central North Poland. One of the most beautiful cities in Central Europe. The city of astronomer Copernicus, gingebread & University. Torun is UNESCO World heritage site. |
|  | Torun was founded in 1233 on the right bank of Vistula/Wisla
river. In 14th century Torun had fast development of economy. At the same century city was joined to Hanseatic League. People were engaged in trading and craft.
Torun was also a port. Wisla river was as way to the sea.
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Two towns Originally in Middle Edges there were two towns located side by side. Today they are called The Old Town (Stare Miasto) and New Town (Nowe Miasto). It means old town of Torun consists of 2 parts.
The Old Town was founded in 1233. In 1264 new urban centre - the New Town was founded. They were separated by wall and gates. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> Nearby towns:
TORUN <--> CHELMNO <--> CHELMZA | | |
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| Pros: | "Atmospheare, archtecture, cafes, churches, panoramas - magic & romantic town!!!!!!!" | | Cons: | "-" |
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Fam.Rauca Wed Jun 13, 2007 16:13 UTC
Beautiful pictures, from a splendid place. Thanks for the complete and helpful Description. Gabriela | globetrott Fri Mar 16, 2007 21:35 UTC
What a wonderful place with great architecture ! Thanks for sharing ! | Raimix Sat Jan 13, 2007 13:33 UTC
Tere! Great page and great beautiful city, maybe I will visit it someday when travelling in Poland, but next stop rpobably - Estonia ;) Raimis. | Pawtuxet Thu Dec 28, 2006 14:47 UTC
Looks like a fun city. No matter how many cities I visit in Poland...there is always another to put on my list of "must see". Thanks for the introduction. |
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