Copernicus House
The birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus, now a museum inside a restored Gothic merchant house with exhibits on his life and work. Affordable admission in a building that dates to the 15th century.
Museum in Torun
Torun Town Hall
A 14th-century Gothic town hall, one of the largest in Central Europe, now housing the District Museum with a tower offering views over the city. The brick architecture is impressive from outside, and the museum admission is low.
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Before you go
- Address
- Rynek Staromiejski 1, 87-100 Toruń
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More in Torun
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Torun City Walls
Substantial sections of medieval defensive walls survive along the Vistula riverbank, including gates and towers. Free to walk along and among the best-preserved Gothic fortifications in Poland.
Torun Gingerbread Museum
The Gingerbread Museum offers interactive workshops where visitors make their own gingerbread using medieval recipes and wooden molds. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Torun Old Town
Torun is a UNESCO-listed medieval trading city on the Vistula River, the birthplace of Copernicus and famous for its gingerbread. Free to walk.
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