The Charming Medieval City of Torun, Poland, Torun, Poland

Given all the massive devastation Poland saw during World War II, many of the country’s old towns are now merely modern reconstructions. That’s not a criticism, simply the unfortunate truth. But I did say many and not all, which means there are several places in Poland where you get the chance to explore a beautifully preserved, still standing old town. Krakow may be the country’s best known historical city, but it finds a worthy challenger in smaller Torun.

Recommended to me through a travel forum, I hadn’t heard of the small city in northern Poland before then. It didn’t take longer after googling it to decide I wanted to visit. Torun just oozes medieval charm and its hard not to feel like you’re visiting a different century. Enjoy the following guide through the delightful sights of Torun.

A visit to Torun is very likely to centre on the city’s old town and with nearly all the sights, plus bars and restaurants, you may not even leave the historic centre your entire stay. This is with good reason, as Torun old town is immensely pretty and pleasantly walkable. Everywhere you look there are remarkable buildings flaunting intricate Gothic architecture. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).