For nearly 800 years Torun falls in the memory of anyone who had ever got a chance to know its unique character. Torun is one of the most beautiful and most frequently visited tourist destinations in Poland. The main magnet attracting annually almost 2,5 million visitors from all over the world is the Medieval Old Town quarter which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Torun is a true paradise for all those who can appreciate the authenticity of the visited places and who look forward to an unforgettable encounter with history.
In the silence of the medieval nooks and crannies, in the art galleries, museums, cafes and pubs hidden among the old walls tourists can breathe the atmosphere of the times of Nicolaus Copernicus, who was born here. The figure of the famous astronomer, his birthplace house, and his impressive statue situated in the Old Town Square are attracting annually over 2 million visitors.
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Toruń is situated within 45-minute drive of the nearest airport, in Bydgoszcz, or a 90-minute drive by highway to Gdańsk, which makes it an excellent destination for a weekend break or a longer stay. The extensive network of comfortable hotels as well as smaller guesthouses and affordable hostels located within the Old Town allows both individual tourists, families and organized groups to enjoy the sights of Toruń. Many of them plan to come here only for a while, and eventually end up settling here for ever.
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