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When in Warsaw visit Konstytucji Square for its wonderful example of socialist realist architecture. This square was envisioned to be an ‘expression of creative optimism and peaceful work within the socialist system.'
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Established by the Teutonic Knights in 1233, Torun is rich in history and is also the birthplace of the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus – whose home and the chapel where he was christened still remain standing today. Somewhat off the beaten track tourism-wise, Torun is an uncrowded and peaceful place to immerse yourself in some authentic history and culture while on a tour to Poland.
Torun City Breaks
Torun is a magnificently well-preserved city picturesquely located on the banks of the Vistula River. Left largely undamaged by World War II, it is one of the only cities in Poland where centuries-old Gothic architecture still stands in its original and true form; particularly in the UNESCO-listed Old Town which has been virtually unchanged since the 15th-century.Established by the Teutonic Knights in 1233, Torun is rich in history and is also the birthplace of the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus – whose home and the chapel where he was christened still remain standing today. Somewhat off the beaten track tourism-wise, Torun is an uncrowded and peaceful place to immerse yourself in some authentic history and culture while on a tour to Poland.
Torun Old Town at night
