Torun

Torun (Toruń) was founded in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights and developped in the following centuries to an important trade center. The city survived World War II almost unscattered. The Old Town breathes a medieval atmosphere and still has many of the gothic buildings from the days of the rule of the Teutonic Order, including the city walls and granaries along the Vistula River. Other historic buildings that date back to the heydays of Torun include the Town Hall, St Jacob's Church and St John's Cathedral. It is not without reason that the city center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Toruń is also the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus, the famous 16th century astronomer. The house where he lived is now a museum known as the Copernicus House. Gingerbread (piernik) is another thing that this town is famous for, and can be bought in almost every souvernir shop and bakery.
As a student town, Torun has a wide cultural offer and a varied nightlife. With a number of large malls, it is also a good place to spend some shopping time.  

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