Torun is a UNESCO World Heritage site and birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus, world famous 15th-century astronomer and mathematician. Locals refer to Torun as the “Krakow of the North” due to its prominence as a trade center in the Middle Ages and present-day medieval cultural heritage center. Three must-see areas of the city are Old City, New City, and the Teutonic Knights’ Castle. Torun is also a significant science and cultural center, and it is home to the oldest university in the North. Other highlights include numerous Gothic cathedrals, Old City Town Hall, Teutonic Castle, Leaning Tower, and Nicolaus Copernicus Museum. Interestingly, it’s also home to the Gingerbread of Torun and Chelmno Land.

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