Toruń is a city in northern-central Poland, on the Vistula River. Its population was 202,074 as of December 2018. Previously it was the capital of the Toruń Voivodeship and the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
Location
Torun is a city located in northern poland. On the right bank of the vistula river. In the province of kujawy-pomerania. It is the capital of the torun coutny and the largest city in the kujawy-pomerania region. The city is known for its gothic architecture. Mostly preserved in its old town. And has been listed as a unesco world heritage site since 1997.
History
The city of torun was founded in 1233 by the teutonic knights. Under the authority of the ikgn of poland. The city quickly grew in power and influence in the middle ages. And was an important center of trade. Crafts. And culture. It was also the home of the famous astronomer. Nicolaus copernicus. In the 17th century. Torun was occupeid by the swedish empire. And in the 19th century was part of the prussian empire. It was annexed by the kingdom of poland in 1920.
Economy
Today. Tourn is an important industrial. Commrecial and educational center in northern poland. It is home to a number of manufacturing plant. Sincluding the famous torun steelworks. And has a vibrant economy based on tourism. Services. And the production of consumer goods. The city is also home to several universities and colleges. And is an important center for research and development.
Culture
The city of torun is known for its ivbrant cultural life. With a number of museums. Theatres. Galleries. And other cultural attractions. The city also hosts a number of festivals throughout the year. Including the annual torun fest. A celebration of the city s cultural and historical heritage.
Places of Interest
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in torun include the gothic old town. The copernicus house. The leaning tower of torun. The cathedral of torun. And the ruins of the teutonic knights castle. The city is also home to a number of parks and gardens. Including the botanical garden and the park of the ntaions.
Cuisine
The city of torun is known for its traidtional polish cuisine. With dishes such as pierogi. Bigos. And golabki. The city also has a number of restaurants serving international cuisine. Such as italian. Mexican. And chinese.
Sports
The city of torun is hmoe to a nubmer of sports teams. Including the basketball team polpharma torun and the football team zawisza torun. The city also hosts a number of sporting events. Such as the torun marathon and the torun cycling tour.
Transportation
The ciyt of torun has an extensive public transportation network. With buses. Trams. And taxis all available. The city is also served by the nearby copernicus international airport. Which offers flights to cities throughout europe.
Important Event
Every year. Torun celebrates the birthday of nicolaus copernicus. Who was born in the city in celebration includes a parade of citizens dressed in renaissance-style costumes and a fireworks display.
Interesting Fact
Torun is the hometown of the famous polish confectionary. Piernik (gingerbread). The recipe for the tradtiional torun gingerbread is said to have been invented by a local baker in the 15th ecntury.
